Certified Educational Interpreter-Sign Language - Echo Mountain Primary

2025-26 Certified Educational Interpreter‑Sign Language - Echo Mountain Primary

Paradise Valley Unified School District

Location: Echo Mountain Primary School, Phoenix, AZ

Position Length: 9 months, 6.5 hours/day

Grade Level: 23 |
Pay Rate: $20.60/hour

Type: Non‑Interim Position

Effective Dates: Immediate – 5/22/2026

The job of Certified Educational Interpreter‑Sign Language is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility of exact interpretations working with special need students one‑on‑one or in small groups; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and reporting students’ daily activities. This job reports to Teacher and/ Site Administrator.

• Provides simultaneous sign language interpretations during the educational day in small group or individual setting.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals, assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work places; and ensuring student success.
• Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of other professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, OTs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities.
• Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc., for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior issues or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, clean‑up activities, listening, job skills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de‑escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

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

Skills: Operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; prepare and maintain accurate records.

Knowledge: Basic math, including algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions; age‑appropriate activities when working with high risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of instruction and training.

Ability: Interpret at a normal conversational rate in American Sign Language and Straight‑English signing; flexibility to work with others; operate equipment using defined methods; work with a significant diversity of individuals; communicate with diverse groups; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; meet deadlines and schedules; maintain confidentiality; prioritize.

Working under direct supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing,…