Interpreter I 2026-2027

Job Summary

To provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and transliterating services for assigned hearing impaired student
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administration instructions and regulations, Board policy and state regulations
• Aid in the evaluation, in conjunction with the student’s case manager, for the appropriate method of interpreting for hearing impaired students in mainstream classes
• Aid in normal classroom routines and procedures by clarifying concepts, reviewing lessons assigned and actively guiding students in the completion of required work
• Cook up tutoring or follow-up sessions with students for additional instruction
• Serve as a liaison between the student’s case manager and regular classroom teachers in regard to student’s activities
• Interpret for hearing impaired individuals involved in the Mesa Public Schools Program (i.e. teachers, aides, parents, etc.)
• Refer questions concerning hearing impaired students by regular education personnel to the appropriate case manager
• Interpret at special activities (i.e. captioned films, assemblies, etc.)
• Continue professional growth as an educational interpreter
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Affirm regular and on-time attendance
• Affirm performance of all other duties as may be assigned by the Hearing Impaired Program Regional Director
• Afford assistance with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Minimum passing score of 3.5 or better on the educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
• Knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics as implemented for educational interpreters; professional development plan

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Knowledge of sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting proficiency in at least one sign communication system such as American Sign Language (ASL) or Oral Interpreting
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with English proficiency (verbal and written)
• Basic knowledge of child and language development
• Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and to work as a member of a team

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequently present in classrooms, resource rooms, assemblies, and special education settings
• Regular interaction with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, general education teachers, special education staff, and school administrators
• Might interpret during group work, one-on-one tutoring, field trips, and school events
• High level of finger, hand, and arm movement is essential for fluent and expressive sign language interpretation
• Strong vision (corrected if needed) to see and respond to signing from a distance