American Sign Language Interpreter

West Hartford Public Schools; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a dedicated ASL Interpreter to support our students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Responsibilities include ensuring access to language through use of American Sign Language and other visual supports.

Duties also include signing/voicing teacher/student communications, facilitating communication between teacher/student/peers, supporting academic content, providing instructional support, and management of amplification systems.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language required.
• Must be on CT Interpreter Registry.
• CASLI CGKE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access to language for deaf and hard-of-hearing students using ASL and visual supports.
• Sign/voicing of teacher-student communications and facilitate interactions among teachers, students and peers.
• Support academic content and provide instructional support.
• Manage amplification systems and related assistive technologies in classroom settings.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Education

CASLI CGKE Certification

CT Interpreter Registry

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ American Sign Language Interpreter
• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
• Date Available:
  08/26/2026

West Hartford seeks a dedicated educator to support our students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Responsibilities include ensuring access to language through use of American Sign Language and other visual supports. Duties also include signing/voicing teacher/student communications, facilitating communication between teacher/student/peers, supporting academic content, providing instructional support, and management of amplification systems.

Requirements

• CASLI CGKE Certification .
• Must be on CT Interpreter Registry.
• Must be fluent in ASL.

Equity and Anti-Racism Vision

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves

to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and

honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of

maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify

and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.

We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally

marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the

service of the success of each child.