American Sign Language Interpreter

TheraPeds; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401K matching

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

TheraPeds is seeking a full-time, on-site American Sign Language Interpreter for a Centralia, WA school. You will deliver classroom ASL interpretation and work with a multidisciplinary team to support a student in a 32.5 hour weekly schedule.

The role requires fluency in ASL and English, RID certification or equivalent, and an ITP/ASL-English interpreting degree. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to student success are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in ASL and English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience interpreting in K-12 settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide American Sign Language interpretation for students in classroom settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including teachers and support staff.
• Complete required documentation and planning time as part of daily duties

Skills

ASL fluency

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

ASL-English interpreting degree or ITP

RID certification

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as a American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) serving a school located in Centralia, WA.

The American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) will be responsible for providing ASL services to students in the classroom setting and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

• Full-time, 32.5 hours/week

• 2026-2027 School Year (September-June)

• On-site, in-person

• Hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Monday-Thursday. 7:30am-1:30pm Friday

• One high school student

• Dual support from the District and TheraPeds

• Competitive pay

• Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time.

• $45– $60/hour

• American Sign Language Interpretation Certification

• Passing written test

• Documentation submitted to CDE

• Fluency in ASL and English

• Schools expect strong receptive and expressive ASL skills and the ability to interpret classroom instruction and student interactions accurately.

• RID certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferred

• Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or ASL-English interpreting degree

• Experience interpreting in K-12 classrooms

• Knowledge of IDEA and IEP processes

• Background check and fingerprinting

• Ability to support students throughout the school day

• Organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
• Guaranteed Hours
• Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits
• This position will be a W-2 employee

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site American Sign Language Interpreter for a school-based position in Centralia, WA. This role is ideal for candidates searching for Special Education Teacher jobs near me, SPED teacher jobs, Washingtonspecial education teaching positions, or full-time special education roles.