Asl Interpreter

Jobtome; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $48–$50

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life, LTD & STD insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid Time Off (PTO)

CEUs

Referral bonus

Professional development assistance

Online professional community access

Job summary

Care Options for Kids seeks a skilled American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support Deaf or Hard of Hearing students in accessing the general education curriculum. You will interpret in classrooms, small groups, and school events, collaborating with teachers, DHH staff, SLPs and families to ensure clear communication.

Requirements include a high school diploma, an associate or bachelor’s in interpreting preferred, RID certification or EIPA 3.5; EIPA Written Test must be passed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RID certification or EIPA 3.5 score required.
• EIPA written test must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct interpreting in classroom instruction across subjects.
• Interpret for small groups and one-on-one settings.
• Support school activities, meetings, and events.
• Facilitate communication between students, teachers, peers and staff.
• Collaborate with DHH staff, SLPs and families to ensure access.
• Participate in IEP meetings and ensure compliance with IDEA.

Skills

ASL

Interpretation

SEE

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting or related field

RID Certification

EIPA (3.5)

EIPA Written Test

Job description

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter 2026–2027 School Year Position Join the team at Care Options for Kids

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in accessing their full academic and social potential. In this role, you’ll facilitate communication, promote language access, and ensure students can fully participate in the general education curriculum.

What You’ll Do

Provide direct interpreting services in:

• Classroom instruction across academic subjects
• Small group and one-on-one settings
• School activities, meetings, and events
• Interpret using:
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Signed Exact English (SEE) or other communication modalities (based on student needs)
• Facilitate communication between students, teachers, peers, and school staff
• Support students in accessing classroom instruction, discussions, and
• Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and families
• Participate in IEP meetings and support communication access in compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Requirements

• High school diploma required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting or related field preferred
• Must meet South Carolina requirements for educational interpreters, including:
• National certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) OR
• Minimum score of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
• Passing score on the EIPA Written Test (EIPA:WT)

Compensation & Benefits

• $48–$50 per hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Cigna)
• Life, LTD & STD insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Referral bonus program
• Professional development assistance
• Access to an online community of professionals

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.