Educational Interpreter (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their hearing peers, teachers and others through interpreting and transliterating - voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.

Requirements

Associates Degree
Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation, Signed English, fingerspelling and/or other modes of communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and adults.
Basic knowledge of child development and language development.
Familiarity with deaf culture and cultural diversity.
Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire)
MVReport - showing no more than the allowable points against Driver's License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree, or higher
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Certified, Advanced, or Master
Previous experience working with youth or adults in educational interpreting and/or tutoring.

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