ATC Travelers A·Covington, Washington
The SEE Interpreter must accurately transliterate spoken English into Signing Exact English (SEE) and vice-versa to facilitate communication between the student, peers, and school staff. Key duties include providing real-time transliteration during instruction and supporting school integration during non-academic activities.
Job Summary The SEE Interpreter facilitates communication between the student, their peers, and school staff by transliterating spoken English into Signing Exact English and vice-versa. This position is essential for ensuring the student has full access to the elementary curriculum, social interactions, and school-wide activities. Key Responsibilities
Literal Transliteration: Provide accurate, real-time transliteration of classroom lectures, discussions, and instructions using SEE to mirror spoken English grammar and syntax.
Voice-to-Sign & Sign-to-Voice: Convert spoken messages into SEE for the student and interpret the student’s signs into spoken English for the teacher and peers.
Instructional Support: Under teacher supervision, provide tutoring or clarification on vocabulary and concepts that the student may find challenging.
IEP Collaboration: Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, helping to implement communication goals and accommodations.
Assistive Technology: Assist with the setup and daily monitoring of specialized equipment, such as FM systems, hearing aids, or other audio support tools.
School Integration: Facilitate communication during non-academic times, including recess, lunch, assemblies, and field trips.
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
Candidates must typically possess an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or higher to meet Washington State educational interpreter requirements. A strong command of SEE, adherence to professional conduct, and often an Associate’s degree or higher in a related field are mandatory qualifications.
Market context
Washington schools continue to need SEE interpreters to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing, and employers commonly look for candidates who meet the state’s educational interpreter standard, including an EIPA score of 3.5 or higher. These roles can be competitive because strong SEE fluency, professional conduct, and often an associate’s degree or higher are expected. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your EIPA status and related credentials before applying.