2025-26 Certified Educational Interpreter-Sign Language - Echo Mountain Primary

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Certified Educational Interpreter-Sign Language is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility of exact interpretations working with special need students one-on-one or in small groups; following educational and specific behavioral plans; and reporting students’ daily activities. This job reports to Teacher and/ Site Administrator Essential Functions Provides simultaneous sign language interpretations during the educational day in small group or individual setting. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals, assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work places; and ensuring student success. Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of other professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, OTs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities. Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc., for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior issues or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job sills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner. Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Requirements

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including algebra and/or geometry; Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities when working with high risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation; methods of instruction and training.
ABILITY is required to interpret at a normal conversational rate in American Sign Language and Straight-English signing.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with detailed information; adjusting to different levels of language usage; communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others; meeting deadlines and schedules; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing.
Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.
QAS rating Level 3, RID Certification
Online Driver Training Certification
Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Educ. / Training
Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card www.azdps.gov/services/public/ fingerprint MMR Pre-Employment Proficiency Test

Responsibilities

Provides simultaneous sign language interpretations during the educational day in small group or individual setting.
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, job skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals, assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s and/or work places; and ensuring student success.
Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of other professionals (e.g. Speech Therapist, PTs, OTs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities.
Evaluates situations involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc., for the purpose of taking action and/or providing referral for resolution
Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior issues or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
Maintains manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, job sills, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.