Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.  

 

This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.  

 

JOB SUMMARY The interpreter (sign language) facilitates communication between employees who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing and people who can hear. Supports the employee's communication needs within the school community; provides voice to sign and sign to voice support; participates as a team member to plan, review and share information. The primary mode of communication is American Sign Language (ASL). (This assignment is for school year only)

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.  Duties may vary from position-to-position or school-to-school based on the employee(s) specific assignment and program configuration.

  1. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

     

    1. Facilitates communication between Deaf and hard of hearing employees and hearing staff, students, and school community members in academic and non-academic activities, individually or in groups (e.g. regular classroom, common areas, assemblies, IEP meetings, staff meetings, special events, etc.).

     

    1. Interpret classroom instruction and communication, including large group and individual instruction.

     

    1. Facilitate communication between a Deaf or hard of hearing teacher and their hearing colleagues, staff, administrators and students using ASL. Such facilitation may occur both during the school day and also occasionally during before school and after school events, such as IEP meetings and staff meetings.

     

    1. Supports the Deaf or hard of hearing employee in communicating with hearing students for the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives and curriculum content under the supervision of assigned classroom teacher.

     

    1. Facilitates communication with students for the purposes of: reinforcing classroom objectives and curriculum content, support and tutoring under the supervision of assigned classroom teacher.

     

    1. Interpret for special events such as assemblies, field trips and school meetings.

     

    1. Follow the Code of Professional Conduct for interpreters as established by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

     

    1. Interprets inquiries (e.g. parents, students, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or referring to appropriate personnel. 

     

    1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the building principal with input from classroom teachers.

                                                       

WORKING CONDITIONS  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  

Education and Experience  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to interpret and voice well for Deaf District employee and people who they work with. Ability to interact with ASL students and students with special needs in a warm and understanding manner; ability to consistently follow the directions of certificated staff and any written learning/behavior plans; ability to work cooperatively with other District staff, students, and parents; ability to supervise students with special needs using appropriate behavior management techniques; ability to demonstrate reading, writing, and math skills and provide academic instruction; ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information; ability to provide basic clerical support; and willingness to attend additional training as directed.

 

Licenses/Special Requirements

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with 3.5 or better

Willingness to attend additional training as directed.

 

SALARY  Salary is based upon the current 2024-25 ESP Salary Schedule Salary (Level II); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.

 

WORK YEAR Days of the week and hours may vary

 

BENEFITS  Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions.  Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.  

 

Click here to view our Non-Discrimination Statement and Accommodation Policy.