ASL Interpreter 1:1 18606-2026

Qualifications

• Certified by the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), both written and performance OR Passed the National Interpreting Certification
• Graduate from an Interpreter Training Program preferred
• Possess a high school degree or comparable equivalent
• Thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits from a post-secondary institution at an accredited university, college, community college or business school
• Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics specific to the role of interpreter

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Essential Functions

• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Move around school facilities with students
• May be reassigned with little or no notice due to nature of work and student schedules
• Aid hearing impaired students in mainstream classrooms
• Interpret for hearing impaired students participating in regular classes, extra curricular events and for adult deaf in conferences
• Drive between schools to address student needs when colleagues are absent
• Be flexible to reassignment if a deaf student is absent for a day or longer
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Benefits/Compensation

• Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement.
• Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits.
• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position