Sign Language Interpreter (S.E.E.)/Teaching Assistant

ABOUT US

Founded in 1982, Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children (NWSDHH) uses Signing Exact English (S.E.E.) and oral communication to prepare deaf and hard-of-hearing children (D/HH) to be self-confident, articulate and academically competitive learners, and engaged community members. Our program serves children who are D/HH, preschool through 8th grade and live within a 2-hour radius of our campus, in a day school setting. Students are taught on-site by a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) in collaboration with a S.E.E. Interpreter/Teaching Assistant, and students may be mainstreamed in their neighborhood school from kindergarten and up as directed by their IEP. All students wear amplification and use state of the art Digital & Soundfield systems. Class sizes are small. NWSDHH is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

MEET THE TEAM

Join a devoted, passionate and caring team! S.E.E. Interpreters/Teaching Assistants will collaborate with outstanding colleagues, including Teachers of the Deaf, an audiologist, speech language pathologist, and the administrative team. NWSDHH is a fantastic place to work for those seeking a caring, mutually supportive workplace dedicated to best practices in deaf education.

JOB DETAILS

• 1.0 FTE, September-June
• LOCATION 15303 Westminster Way N. Shoreline, WA 98133
• SALARY $35.62 - $41.50 an hour, based on years of experience and EIPA certification status
• BENEFITS: Generous PTO; Health, Dental, Vision; 403b plan with company matching; Short-term/Long-term disability

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support TOD in all classroom activities, including but not limited to:

• Carry out classroom routines and transitions, as well as individualized, instructional goals
• Manage and check of assistive listening devices
• Facilitate speech, English, and social interactions throughout the day
• Help with student behavior and organizational management
• Assist with record-keeping and data collection of requested skill and behaviors
• Prepare materials
• Transport students to and from mainstreaming opportunities and interpret instruction
• Attend staff and other educational meetings

REQUIREMENTS

• Openness and desire to learn and be trained on new tasks and responsibilities
• Associates Degree or higher education and at least one year of experience in an educational setting or equivalent
• Documentation of EIPA scores of at least 3.5, or ESSE score of at last 4.0 or equivalent testing Interpreter Training Program; and/or S.E.E. proficiency or willingness to enroll in intermediate level S.E.E. classes and participate in the EIPA training program at NWSDHH
• Knowledge and demonstrated adherence to interpreter code of ethics and confidentiality requirements (FERPA and NWSDHH policy)
• Ability to work well with colleagues, other professionals, parents/guardians, and a passion for working with kids
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management and commitment to punctuality
• Flexibility in service of addressing student needs and job requirements
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task while attending to detail
• Familiarity with current personal amplification, assistive listening devices, and ROGER personal and Soundfield systems, or willingness to learn
• Driver’s license and willingness to drive children to and from mainstreaming assignments and field trips
• Background check (including fingerprinting)
• Ability to lift 35 pounds

• Generous PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 403b plan with company matching
• Short-term/Long-term disability

English fluency required

ASL or SEE proficiency required