Educational Interpreter - Yelm, WA

A full-time Sign Language Interpreter is needed to support a 1st-grade student at an elementary school located in Yelm, WA. This contract position runs through June 10, 2026, providing onsite interpreting services during the school day.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and effective sign language interpreting for a 1st-grade student, facilitating communication between the student and classroom staff.
• Collaborate with educators and support staff to ensure the students full access to classroom instruction and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards for educational interpreters.
• Comply with all assessment and certification requirements as stipulated by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
  
  

Qualifications

• Passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum performance test score of 4.0, or current in the retesting process, or hold the National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• If educational interpreter standards are not currently met, must demonstrate ongoing efforts to achieve certification within stipulated timelines per PESB guidelines.
• Ability to work onsite 6.5 hours per day (6 hours paid plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch), totaling 32.5 hours per week.
• Previous experience in K-12 educational settings preferred.
  
  

Location:

• Onsite at an elementary school in Yelm, Washington.
  
  

This opportunity offers a rewarding professional environment dedicated to supporting student success. Those with the required certification and passion for educational interpreting are encouraged to apply.

Apply now to contribute your skills in enhancing educational access for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.38 to $55.38. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.