1:1 Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Carlsbad, California

Soliant; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a fluent American Sign Language specialist to provide direct 1:1 support in a California elementary school. This contract role focuses on encouragement, guidance, and inclusion for a deaf/hard of hearing student with mild cognitive delays, beyond interpretation.

You will work with teachers, DHH staff, and the IEP team to tailor instruction, use AAC tools, and support attention, transitions, and social‑emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent in American Sign Language (essential).
• School setting or special education experience preferred.
• Experience with deaf/hard of hearing students is a plus.
• EIPA/RID certification appreciated but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance academic and social‑emotional support for children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent 1:1 support using fluent ASL throughout classroom instruction and daily routines
• Provide hands‑on educational and communication support, not just interpret group lessons
• Adapt, break down, and rephrase academic content to match the student’s comprehension
• Assist with attention, transitions, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Utilize visual supports (visual schedules, First-Then boards) and offer sensory breaks as needed
• Support the use of AAC/communication boards
• Encourage meaningful participation and help foster communication and peer connections
• Work alongside teachers, DHH staff, speech/AAC providers, and IEP team members to ensure a collaborative approach
• Maintain a warm, patient, and encouraging presence

Skills

ASL Fluency

1:1 Support

Special Education Experience

IEP Collaboration

Job description

Put your American Sign Language skills to work in an elementary school setting where you’ll have a direct impact on a student’s learning and well-being. This contract opportunity is designed for a fluent ASL professional ready to provide individualized 1:1 support to a young student who is deaf/hard of hearing and has mild cognitive delays. More than interpretation, this role is about encouragement, guidance, and ensuring the student feels seen, heard, and included every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver consistent 1:1 support using fluent ASL throughout classroom instruction and daily routines
• Provide hands‑on educational and communication support, not just interpret group lessons
• Adapt, break down, and rephrase academic content to match the student’s comprehension
• Assist with attention, transitions, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Utilize visual supports (visual schedules, First-Then boards) and offer sensory breaks as needed
• Support the use of AAC/communication boards
• Encourage meaningful participation and help foster communication and peer connections
• Work alongside teachers, DHH staff, speech/AAC providers, and IEP team members to ensure a collaborative approach
• Maintain a warm, patient, and encouraging presence

Desired Qualifications:

• Fluent in American Sign Language (essential)
• School setting or special education experience preferred
• Experience with deaf/hard of hearing students is a plus
• EIPA/RID certification appreciated but not required
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance academic and social‑emotional support for children

Whether you’re an experienced interpreter, paraprofessional, or instructional assistant, this is a chance to use your skills in a meaningful way—helping a student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Compensation for this position ranges from $29.69 to $49.69. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.