ProTech Special Education Sign Language Interpreter - Woodburn

Position Type:
Special Education Services/Sign Language Interpreter

Date Posted:
9/23/2025

Location:
Student Services

Date Available:
11/03/2025

Closing Date:
Open until filledProfessional-Technical Class II:
Special Education Sign Language Interpreter

Link to apply:
Hours: M/T/Th/F 7:30-2:45 / W 7:30-1:30
Salary: $31.14 - $33.04

Reports to: Student Services Director or Designee

Purpose: Under the supervision of the Student Services Director/Assistant Director/Designee, the Educational Sign Language Interpreter will assist in the supervision of instructional and all other activities by interpreting and tutoring for the deaf/hard of hearing student(s) on an individual as well as a small group basis.
* Indicates Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators for each essential function and qualification.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the program instructor(s) in supervising and working with elementary or secondary students as follows:
  Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
• Transliterates and/or interprets information accurately in a manner appropriate to the student's communication level.
• Assist in instructional and all other activities by transliterating and/or interpreting and tutoring on a one-to-one basis as well as on a group basis.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student's potential.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor.
• Assist the program instructor(s) in explaining technical assistance needs for interpreting, i.e. lighting, visual aids, positioning, time, length, and difficulties in changing languages.
• Attend in-services and workshops in order to keep current with issues relating to the deaf culture.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment Necessary:
Computer, Telephone, TDD, Relay Service, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.

Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.

Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.

Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Professional Qualifications:

Must meet Washington State Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters in Educational Settings;
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 3.5 AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - Written Test - passing score; OR Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - Written Test - passing score.

Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC , are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Previous knowledge and background in working with students and educational techniques preferred.

Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.

Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.

Demonstrated ability to communicate by telephone, TDD, and Relay Service.

Must be willing to participate in activities, in-services, and skill building workshops to improve knowledge in transliterating/interpreting in the educational process, and issues relating to the deaf culture.

Demonstrated ability to encourage independence in students in order to avoid inappropriate dependence on the student/interpreter relationship.

Demonstrated ability to work under conditions of constant interruption.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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