American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Ridge School District in Newark, Arkansas is seeking a dedicated ASL Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students at Cedar Ridge High School. The role involves classroom signing, facilitating communication among students and staff, and upholding confidentiality.

Minimum requirements include a valid Arkansas interpreter license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and EIPA 3.0 or QAST 3/3 (or equivalent). This is a full-time position with standard school district benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid interpreter’s license issued by the Arkansas Department of Health.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• EIPA 3.0 or QAST 3/3 (transliterating/interpreting) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interpret oral communication into sign language in classes.
• Facilitate communication among students, classroom teachers and staff.
• Convey messages clearly and accurately according to student language level.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Educational interpreting experience preferred.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Interpreting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Interpreter license

Job description

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Cedar Ridge School District Cedar Ridge High School - Newark, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5875750

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Cedar Ridge School District is seeking a dedicated and qualified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The following are essential duties for this position:

• Interpret oral communication into sign language in classes
• Facilitate communication among students, classroom teachers, and other personnel in the school district.
• Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Previous educational interpreting preferred

Minimum standards:

• Must hold a valid interpreter’s license issued by the Arkansas Department of Health
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Hold at least a: 3.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
• or Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) 3/3 (transliterating /interpreting).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Pretty , Special Education Director
• Cedar Ridge School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]