Educational Interpreter; Effective

Educational Interpreter (Effective  SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District Exceptional Education - Tucson, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5534277

Final date to receive applications: Mar 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 11, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY

Facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, teachers and others through interpreting and transliterating – voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree
• Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, Signed English, finger spelling and/or other modes of communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and adults.
• Basic knowledge of child development and language development.
• Familiarity with deaf culture and cultural diversity.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Certified, Advanced, or Master
• Previous experience working with youth or adults in educational interpreting and/or tutoring.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services.

COMMENTS

Effective: SCHOOL YEAR

Location:

Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites vary

Classification:
Supervisory/Professional

FTE: .88 – 7 hours per day - 2 positions available

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage .

To view the full job description, please visit our website .

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.65 to $26.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Hard of Hearing

• Leah Forger, Lead Interpreter
• Exceptional Education
• Phone:
• Email: leah.forger