Staff Interpreter - ASL (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

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SUMMARY
Assists adult employees with disabilities by performing tasks that enable the employee to carry out the essential and/or marginal functions of his/her job. This position is based upon an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation. This position and its associated funding will cease upon retirement, resignation, or termination of the individual for whom the accommodation was granted. Facilitates communication between deaf or hard of hearing employee and their hearing students, staff, community members and others through interpreting and transliterating – voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

General Interpreter License issued by the Arizona Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACDHH)

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

Familiarity with the deaf culture and cultural diversity

Verbal, signed, and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend

written/graphic and oral instructions

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

FBI fingerprint background check

Must hold a valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire) and personal vehicle insurance

coverage 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

Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of auto insurance policy. Coverage must be valid throughout term of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or higher

National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Certified, Advanced, or Master

Certification of Transliteration

Certificate of Interpretation

Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC)

Valid Certificate from the National Associate of the Deaf (NAD) at level 3, 4 or 5

Proficiency of Interpreting skills through one of the following:
Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

Basic knowledge of child development and language development.

Previous experience working with youth or adults in educational interpreting and/or tutoring.

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Miles Exploratory Learning Center -Broadway & Highland Area
FTE : .9375 - 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 9.5 month

This position is being created specifically to act as an ASL interpreter for one of our team members. Because the role exists solely to support this employee, the position will end if that employee leaves the District or if their needs change

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
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