Tumwater Sign Language Interpreter

TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue Tumwater Washington 98512

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER (Multiple Positions)
Special Services

6.5hrs/day 192 days
2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
RATE OF PAY: $39.04 - $43.17 (25-26 Salary Schedule)
Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Wednesday September 2 2026. It is in the applicants best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

TITLE: EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER ASL/DHH
The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 4.0 AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment written test passing score; OR Educational Interpreter Standards Recommendations page 12 National Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Written K-12 settings test passing score
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture and education techniques
• High School Diploma or equivalent

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support students in acquiring sign language vocabulary following oral/signed directions and participating in all school related activities. Interpreting/communicating the classroom instruction and materials for students helping students understand lessons and communicate to staff and students.
• Assist hearing impaired students in classrooms. Includes using fluent signing to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher helping the student ask questions of the teacher.
• Assist hearing impaired students in interaction and communication with hearing students and staff.
• Interpret for hearing impaired students participating in extra-curricular events parent-teacher conferences.
• Work collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment curriculum implementation student interactions enforcing safe behaviors and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom.
• Interpret behavioral directions and physically assist when necessary; may provide hand-over-hand support as determined by IEP team.
• Communicate with students parents and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff administrators and school/district policies and procedures.
• Prepare preview and study subject matter being taught or presented for the purpose of ensuring a clear interpretation is provided.
• Support and assist other staff by modeling positive interpersonal skills; participate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities and attending in-services.
• Provide District staff with information regarding the interpretation process and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate.
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to prove the optimum educational opportunities and in keeping with IEP requirements.
• Able to assist console and manage students who may exhibit heightened emotions.
• Exhibit command and proper annunciation spelling syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students.
• Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures.
• Ability to promote understanding of Deaf Culture and hearing loss.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities.
• Communicate with students parents and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff administrators and school/district policies and procedures.
• Able to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff students parents volunteers and community members.
• Must be willing to be trained in Restraint and Isolation techniques.
• Knowledge of educational interpreting and related vocabulary is desired.
• Skill throughout the sign language continuum.
• Ability to interact with people who are deaf and hard of hearing in a welcoming confident and culturally appropriate manner.
• EIPA at level 3.5 or better or RID Certification and passing the EIPA written test in K-12 settings.

RESPONSIBLE TO AND EVALUATION BY: Director and/or Supervisor of Special Services
SCHEDULE: Regular district calendar exclusive of voluntary staff orientation program prior to starting date
SALARY: Tumwater School District Salary Schedule

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The Tumwater School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Washington State law. If you require an accommodation in the application or selection process please contact EdJobsNW at or email .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained guide dog or service animal age and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Officer Meagan Dawson . Title IX Coordinator Wendy Bromley . Section 504 Compliance Coordinator Deena Alley . Address - 621 Linwood Ave SW Tumwater WA 98512.