American Sign Language Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Schools District in Ponca City, Oklahoma is seeking an American Sign Language interpreter to support deaf students in the classroom. The position reports to the Assigned Teacher, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services with a starting date of immediately.

Requirements include a combination of degrees or college credit, an interpreter training program, and RID/NAD/QAST/EIPA/ESSE certification or equivalent, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, plus college credits and paraprofessional test requirements.
• Interpreter training program and higher education credentials required.
• Certification or credential in Deaf education interpreting (RID, NAD, QAST, EIPA, or ESSE) is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for hearing-impaired students in classrooms, assemblies, field trips, and labs.
• Voices sign language for hearing individuals and coordinate with teachers.
• Provide tutoring when possible and attend Parent-Teacher conferences and IEP meetings.
• Act as liaison between regular classroom staff and deaf education teacher.

Skills

Interpreting in ASL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's Degree or higher

RID/NAD/EIPA/QAST/ESSE certification

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

American Sign Language Interpreter

Ponca City Schools District - Ponca City, Oklahoma

Job ID: 5842836

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ponca City is needing an American Sign Language interpreter.

Date: November 23, 2021

Reports to: Assigned Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Services

Supervises: N/A

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent / Associate's Degree or higher / 48 Hours College Credit / Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test AND An interpreter training program / Obtained a Bachelor's degree, / Worked three or more years in an area related to the field of deaf education, which could include interpreting in non‑educational settings, such as a church, etc., AND In addition to the above requirements, an educational interpreter must also maintain one of the following: Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or better, or Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) Level III or better, or Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) 3.5 or better in the area for which they are certified (elementary or secondary) or Educational Signs Skills Evaluation (ESSE) Level 3.5 or better; Valid Driver’s License

Job Goal

Interprets for the hearing impaired student mainstreamed into the regular classroom to support academic success.

Employment Terms

169 Days, 6.75 Hours/day, Exclusive of a Lunch

FLSA Classification

Nonexempt

Evaluation

Annually by Site Principal

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 100 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets into sign language any communication being voiced in the classroom from instructors, presenters, other students, etc. to the hearing impaired student.
• Voices (speak orally) any communication in sign language from the hearing impaired student directed to any hearing individuals (teacher, students, etc.) present.
• Performs the same interpreting services as described above in assemblies, on field trips and in labs, arranging (in advance if necessary) appropriate placement of student, lighting, etc. in order to facilitate communication and allow the student adequate visual input from the speaker and any visuals, charts, and etc. as well as the signing of any accompanying oral communication.
• Performs tutoring services, as time in the classroom permits, to help explain new concepts presented or basic concepts on which the new material is being based.
• Attends Parent‑Teacher Conference days.
• Sits in on conferences and/or IEP meetings if requested and offers input.
• Functions as an educator to those working with the hearing impaired student in order to promote deaf awareness and understanding of the nature of deafness/hearing impairments, the particular needs that arise due to hearing loss and the role of an interpreter.
• Acts as liaison to help coordinate communication between the regular classroom teacher and the deaf education teacher.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$18.35 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Online/Remote
• Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Contact Information

• Amy Swartz, Director of Special Services
• Central Administration Office
• Phone: 580‑718‑3816
• Email: [e-mail]