Job Description:

American Sign Language Educational Interpreter

TUSD Title: Educational Interpreter

SUMMARY

Facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students 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, fingerspelling 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 the 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 - Transportation by Employees 

COMMENTS

• American Sign Language Educational Interpreter pay range $22.65 to $26.30/hour 
• TUSD Title: Educational Interpreter 
• Job Reference #4987584
• Application Required on TUSD Website
  Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
  Location: Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites vary
  Classification: Supervisory/Professional 
• FTE: .88 – 7 hours per day - 5 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. 

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