About this role
Initial Posting Date:
10/14/2026
Application Deadline:
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Agency:
Oregon Department of Education
Salary Range:
$4,312 - $5,988
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
ASL Interpreter/Data and Assessment
Job Description:
Position Title & Classification: ASL Interpreter/Data & Assessment | Administrative Specialist 2
Monthly Salary: $4,312 - $5,988 ($4,611 - $6,401 PERS)
Representation: SEIU
Type: Academic Year, Full-Time
Eligible for 5% Bilingual Differential
This posting will remain open until filled. Application review will begin on October 22nd, 2026. We cannot guarantee that applications received after October 21st, 2026 at 11:59pm will be considered. We encourage interested applicants not to delay application.
We are hiring an Academic Year, full-time, ASL Interpreter/Data & Assessment at the Oregon School for the Deaf. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
The Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) provides 24-hour care and education for about 130 Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the age range of 3 to 21 years of age. We are committed to a diverse workforce and a welcoming workplace where all employees can thrive.
What you will do:
The primary purpose of this position is to interpret IEP/Eligibility meetings, committee meetings and trainings for OSD Staff and/or students as well as other venues both online and in person across the state of Oregon. This position also must set up, track and administer state and district assessments and work samples; train staff to test and utilize data; create data formats, graphs, charts to visualize information, monitor assessment scores and progress toward graduation.
Duties may include:
- Interpret IEP/Eligibility meetings, committee meetings and trainings for OSD Staff and/or students as well as other venues both online and in person across the state of Oregon.
- Interpret for administrators in high level meetings with state agencies, legislators, Board of Trustees, and Educational Service Districts.
- Compile, analyze, and organize student assessment data and work samples to identify trends and monitor progress.
- Develop spreadsheets, data displays, graphs, charts, and other tools to communicate assessment results.
- Provide training and technical assistance to staff regarding assessment administration, data entry, data interpretation, and use of assessment information.
- Monitor student assessment data and progress toward graduation and provide reports to administrators and appropriate staff.
- Set up ASL assessment tests, schedule, administer, and score assessments.
- Ensure assessment materials and student data are administered, stored, accessed, and shared in accordance with applicable laws, policies, test-security requirements, and confidentiality requirements.
Working Conditions:
- Works with active Deaf and hard-of-hearing children throughout the day;
- May be required to supervise students during special activities;
- May work with students who have severe emotional or behavioral challenges;
- May apply Mandt techniques to prevent student from harming self or others;
- May work with and train teaching assistants, volunteers, college practicum students including student teachers;
- May be exposed to transmitted viruses and communicable illnesses;
- May require active movement for effective instruction, assessment, elopement prevention, and retrieval.
This position's work schedule is from 7:30am-4pm and does not typically require work on weekends. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide the necessary consistency for students. This position is designated as an essential worker. Essential workers are those having to report to work, in-person, in a situation that would otherwise close or curtail state offices. Exposure to adverse weather conditions as they occur, as part of student supervision on and off campus. Provide daily direct support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students ages 3–21, including students with multiple disabilities, behavioral challenges, and/or cognitive delays. Maintains a safe and secure environment for students and staff; student safety is of utmost importance.
Application Instructions:
A cover letter and resume are required and will be used as part of the screening process. Please submit:
- A cover letter, no more than two pages, describing your relevant skills and experience and how they relate to the required and desired qualifications.
- A current resume detailing your relevant experience and education. The resume will be used in place of the detailed Workday work history for this agency-specific recruitment.
- Before submitting your application, please confirm that your email address and other contact information are accurate, as interview invitations will be sent to the contact information you provide.
Additional application materials, including letters of recommendation and transcripts, will not be reviewed.
What we are looking for:
- Knowledge of a variety of software and hardware including excel and database programs
- Experience working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in an educational setting.
- Experience interpreting in educational, IEP, eligibility, or other student-support settings.
- Experience working with assessment data, databases, spreadsheets, and data visualization.
- Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
Must be able to obtain within 12 Weeks of hire
- Basic First Aid Certificate and CPR training
- MANDT training
- May be required to pass Oregon Type 10 driving test to transport students in state vehicles
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis;
OR
An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required in Addition to the Minimum Qualifications:
- Required Level 4 ASLPI or WOU SLPI Intermediate
- Educational Interpreter Qualification: Must meet Oregon's minimum standards for sign language interpreters serving students in public schools, including a passing score of 3.5 or higher on the EIPA Performance Test or qualifying RID certification, and the applicable education or EIPA Written Test requirement under OAR 581-015-2035.
This position requires successfully passing a pre-employment background check. The pre-employment check may include a review of the following records: criminal background, DMV, licensure, and sexual misconduct. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification, withdrawal of a conditional job offer, or termination of employment.
Additional Information:
- You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit, answer the two required questionnaires about public records and veterans' preference.
- Check your Workday account for all updates. You must have a valid email address to apply.
- This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
- Background check required, including fingerprinting. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify you.
- Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting to have the preference considered.
- Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
Helpful links:
- Learn more about the Oregon School for the Deaf (https://www.oregon.gov/osd/Pages/default.aspx)
- For questions, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
The Department of Education is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Fair Chance employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, justice impacted and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.