TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Special Services - District Office

Continuing Position
2023-24 School Year

Hours/day: 6.5 hrs/day
Rate of Pay: $35.53 - $38.26
Benefit Information

FOR BEST CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY BY 4PM MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023.

QUALIFICATIONS: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 5, AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment written test passing score; OR Educational Interpreter Standards Recommendations page 12 National Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment written K-12 settings test passing score. Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. Knowledge of Deaf Culture and education techniques. High School Diploma or equivalent

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support students in acquiring sign language vocabulary, following oral/signed directions, and participating in all school related Interpreting/communicating the classroom instruction and materials for students, helping students understand lessons and communicate to staff and students
• Assist hearing impaired students in Includes using fluent signing to interpret the lesson as taught by the classroom teacher, helping the student ask questions of the teacher
• Assist hearing impaired students in interaction and communication with hearing students and staff
• Interpret for hearing impaired students participating in extra-curricular events parent-teacher conferences
• Work collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom
• Interpret behavioral directions and physically assist when necessary; may provide hand-over-hand support as determined by IEP team
• Communicate with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures
• Prepare, preview and study subject matter being taught or presented, for the purpose of ensuring a clear interpretation is provided
• Support and assist other staff by modeling positive interpersonal skills; participate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities and attending in-services
• Provide District staff with information regarding the interpretation process and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to prove the optimum educational opportunities and in keeping with IEP requirements
• Able to assist, console, and manage students who may exhibit heightened emotions
• Exhibit command and proper annunciation, spelling, syntax and use of the English language to assist and model proper language usage by students
• Be, or become, knowledgeable and supportive of classroom management and student discipline procedures
• Ability to promote understanding of Deaf Culture and hearing loss

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing tasks and priorities
• Communicate with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures
• Able to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members
• Must be willing to be trained in Restraint and Isolation techniques
• Knowledge of educational interpreting and related vocabulary is desired
• Skill throughout the sign language continuum
  
  PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS.