INTERPRETER TUTOR - ASL

About the role

The purpose of this position is to support our district's deaf and hard of hearing program. The job of interpreter/tutor is done for the purpose of facilitating communication between persons who are deaf and hard of hearing and others; conveying teacher instruction and intent; assisting students with daily instructional activities; providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; participating as a team member to plan, review and share information; and serving as a resource to other school personnel requiring assistance with hard of hearing and deaf person/s.

Responsibilities

• Supports communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and others.
• Covers teacher instruction and intent.
• Aids students with daily instructional activities.
• Provides voice to sign and sign to voice support.
• Participates as a team member to plan, review, and share information.
• Serves as a resource to other school personnel needing assistance with hard of hearing and deaf individuals.
• May work primarily with one student.
• Flexibility to ride the bus.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Completion of an Interpreter Training program.
• Prior job-related experience with background in an educational interpreter training preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Benefits and Wages

Refer to the PSD Education Support Prof Employees (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

Expedite Employment Processing

To expedite employment processing, please provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Contact these references and ask them to respond promptly.

Additional Information

Your application is active for a period of two years, for the positions you have selected. All completed applications will be reviewed by the respective hiring team, and if you are selected for an interview, they will contact you directly by phone or email. Please ensure you continue to update your application to reflect any changes such as adding employment history, and supervisor/manager references. For further questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org.