ASL Interpreter

Onward Education; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Extensive placement options

Dedicated recruiting support

Job summary

Onward Education in Oshkosh, WI, seeks an ASL Interpreter for the 2026-2027 school year to support students across multiple grade levels with 1:1 interpretation throughout the day.

The role requires ASL fluency, knowledge of educational interpreting practices, and awareness of Deaf culture. Preferred credentials include Wisconsin DPI Educational Interpreter License, EIPA score, and RID certifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL with English/ASL interpretation ability.
• Knowledge of educational interpreting practices and classroom terminology.
• Understanding of Deaf culture and communication needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
• Strong receptive and expressive communication, professionalism and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 interpreting support throughout the school day for classroom instruction and activities.
• Interpret between spoken English and ASL, including transliteration and oral interpreting as needed.
• Facilitate clear communication between student, teachers, staff, peers and related service providers.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical decision-making in accordance with FERPA.
• Document services and follow district, state and federal requirements, including interpreter standards.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Educational interpreting practices

Deaf culture awareness

Professional communication

Education

Wisconsin DPI Educational Interpreter License

Job description

An ASL Interpreter opportunity is available for the 2026-2027 school year in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. This full school-year role is based in Oshkosh and supports students across multiple grade levels, with current openings noted for high school, middle school, and K-1.

Position Details: ASL Interpreter
Start Date: 09/01/2026
End Date: 06/03/2027
Grade level: 3 openings, all 1:1 full time. 1 High School, 1 MS and 1 K-1.
Location: Winnebago County, WI
School Year: 26/27

ASL Interpreter Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 interpreting support throughout the school day to ensure students can access classroom instruction and activities.
• Interpret between spoken English and ASL, including transliteration and oral interpreting as needed for student access.
• Facilitate clear communication between the student and teachers, school staff, peers, administrators, and related service providers.
• Support communication access while maintaining professional neutrality, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making in accordance with FERPA.
• Document services provided and follow applicable district, state, and federal requirements, including interpreter standards and professional ethics.

ASL Interpreter Qualifications:

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) with the ability to interpret English to ASL and ASL to English.
• Knowledge of educational interpreting practices and classroom terminology.
• Understanding of Deaf culture and the communication needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
• Strong receptive and expressive communication skills, professionalism, organization, and time management in a school setting.
• Preferred credentials include Wisconsin DPI Educational Interpreter License, a passing EIPA score (initial-license benchmark noted as 3.3), and/or RID certifications (e.g., NIC, ED:K-12, CDI, or related).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.