Job Description

Sign Language Interpreter

Location: District

Hours/Days: 6.5/190

Benefits: PSE Para Educator Benefits

Salary: Interpreter for Deaf-$25.77

Interpreter for Deaf with Signer/Interpreter AA or Higher from Interpreter Program or EIPA 4.0-$33.71

Interpreter for Deaf with National Certification-$39.82

Sunnyside School District

Job Description

Job Title: Sign Language Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Reports To: Principal and Special Services Director or designee

Unit Classification: PSE Para-Educator

Primary Purpose: The job of Sign Language interpreter was established for the purpose(s) of assisting in the instruction or supervision of deaf/hard of hearing students; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; performing classroom clerical tasks; assisting students, teachers and parents in communicating; providing input into the evaluation of students' progress; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with deaf/hard of hearing persons.

Essential Functions*:

1. Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans to assigned students.
2. Administers specific tests and skill assessments under the guidance of a classroom teacher or resource teacher for the purpose of evaluating students' language ability and subject proficiency.
3. Assesses classroom, assembly hall, and other room setups for deaf/hard of hearing students (e.g. noise level, visibility, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper setup to facilitate deaf/hard of hearing students' learning.
4. Attends Individual Education Plan meetings with assigned student(s) for the purpose of providing necessary input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives through the conversion to an English sign system.
5. Attends inservice meetings and workshops for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and upgrade classroom skills necessary for the successful educational process for deaf/hard of hearing students; and remaining knowledgeable with current professional program regulations.
6. Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing student objectives.
7. Instructs students (individual or small groups) for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of student deficiencies and ensuring students success by the conversion of language to an English sign system.
8. Interprets in meetings and activities with deaf/hard of hearing individuals for the purpose of providing communication between voice to sign and sign to voice.
9. Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic documents, files, lists and records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing records/materials.
10. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
11. Prepares a variety of documents, reports and writing materials for the purpose of communicating information to parents, staff; providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.
12. Provides instruction to deaf/hard of hearing students, under the supervision of the teacher, in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
13. Provides interpretation for group meetings for the purpose of providing content understanding to deaf/hard of hearing participants.
14. Provides teachers with input for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or student objectives.
15. Translates verbal communication for the purpose of assisting students, teachers and parents in communicating effectively between voice to sign and sign to voice.
16. Use adapted classroom work/homework/assessment instruments under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing voice to sign and sign to voice support and/or reinforcing classroom objectives.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Working Relationships:

Working Conditions: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 10% walking, and 80% standing.

Preferably wear dark or solid colored clothing in order to mitigate visual distractions when signing.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

As of August 2016 must have successfully achieved the performance standard established by the PESB (Professional Educator Standards Board) by passing one of the education interpreter assessments identified by the PESB.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL, Signed Exact English (SEE), and/or other signed systems including methods and techniques used with communicating with the deaf/hard of hearing.

Knowledge of technical signs and/or vocabulary used in educations settings.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or rations; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems.

Ability to:

Hear spoken language communication

Use ASL, SEE Sign, and/or other sign systems

Interpret spoken English at a rate appropriate for expected job performance

Understand and use proper English, including vocabulary and grammar

Understand and be able to translate academic language to the cognitive level of the student

Function as a member of the educational team performing

Maintain professional conduct at all time.

Maintain confidentiality

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid photo identification.

Social Security Card.

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

Evaluation: Special Education Director or designee

* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.

Approved by:

Appropriate Administrator (date) Human Resources (date)

Last Revision: June 12, 2026; December 2, 2022

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