General Description:
This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional North Central Educational Service District 171 (NCESD ESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff as the ASL Interpreter/Tutor for 29 School Districts within our NCESD region. This position provides services to individual students with hearing loss in school and home environments, in addition to consultations with school staff. This opportunity is somewhat hybrid depending on students' needs and district locations, and is based in Wenatchee, Washington.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum 4.0 score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and the EIPA written test with a passing score, or National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the EIPA written test with a passing score
- Current WA State Teaching Certificate or Staff Associate (ESA), or the ability to obtain
- Knowledge of deaf culture; working with educational techniques for deaf or hard of hearing students; audiological equipment; developmental disabilities; language development; behavior management techniques and K-12 academic knowledge
- Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data, use job-related equipment
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other district personnel, work independently, and maintain confidentiality
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to commute regularly within the NCESD region
- Ability to effectively plan and organize service delivery
- Demonstrates a high level of competence in written (computer) and oral communications
- Experience in basic computer skills (word processing, e-mail, data entry)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, teachers, special education staff, and other service providers
Preferred:
- Educational interpreting experience
- Experience working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and/or students with additional disabilities
- Knowledge of IEPs, special education procedures, and educational terminology
- Experience providing services across multiple school settings
Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:
- Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve objectives
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, deal with frequent interruptions, and work as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptionally high commitment to task accomplishment and flexibility in working hours and days
Application Procedure:
North Central ESD is accepting applications for this position online only. To access our online application, please visit ncesd.org/jobs
All completed packets must be submitted online and include:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
- Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release
Timeline:
Position opens October 2, 2026 Position open until filled; first screen after 12 pm on October 16, 2026 Screening & Interviews as soon as possible Position begins October 2026
Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.
NCESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer