SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER POOL

Highline School District • Burien, WA

111d • $37 - $44

About The Position

Highline Public Schools is seeking Sign Language Interpreters to join our team! This pool posting will be reviewed by Human Resources on a rolling basis for both immediate vacancies, as well as vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing persons using various sign systems such as American Sign Language or Signing Exact English; assists students with daily activities, conveying teacher instruction and intent, providing voice to sign and sign to voice support. The Sign Language Interpreter participates as a team member to plan, review and share information and serves as a resource to other school personnel requiring communication assistance with hard of hearing and deaf persons.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in interpreting for the Deaf and hard of hearing for Level 22 pay.
• Successful completion of a two-year Interpreter Training Program for sign language and pass the Educational Interpreter (EIPA) written assessment for Level 24 pay.
• Successful completion of a two-year sign language interpreter training program and pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) of 3.5 or greater for Level 25 pay.
• Pass the District's language interpretation test with a score of 80% or better.
• Criminal background clearance.
• Valid WA State driver's license and proof of insurance.
• All certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities.

Nice To Haves

• Two years paid work experience interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing persons using various sign systems.
• Assist students with daily activities and convey teacher instruction and intent.
• Provide voice to sign and sign to voice support.
• Participate as a team member to plan, review, and share information.
• Serve as a resource to other school personnel requiring communication assistance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible Highline Public School employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees