EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) - STRUTHERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio (ESC of Eastern Ohio); Struthers (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Struthers City Schools Struthers Elementary School is seeking an Educational Interpreter for American Sign Language (ASL) for the 2026-27 school year. The interpreter will provide ASL interpretation for the Deaf student in classrooms and at school events, collaborating with teachers to ensure access to instruction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in interpreter training, a current BCI/FBI background check, and Ohio Associate Licensing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited interpreter training program.
• Current BCI/FBI background check.
• Associate Licensing as an Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired in Ohio.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to interpret classroom lessons accurately and professionally.
• Work cooperatively with parents, staff, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective ASL interpretation for classroom announcements, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff to meet student needs in instruction.
• Preview educational materials shared by educators to interpret effectively.
• Share community resources and educational information with parents of students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with teachers, principals and staff to ensure language access in all settings.
• Engage in continuous learning regarding best practices in educational interpreting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

ASL Proficiency

Educational Interpreting

Communication Skills

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in interpreter training

Associate Licensing in Ohio

Job description

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) - STRUTHERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928560

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

Job Description

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER American Sign Language (ASL)

STRUTHERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide effective ASL interpretation for a Deaf individual in the school and classroom environment, based upon age and language usage abilities.

1) Provide effective ASL interpretation for classroom announcements, assemblies, field trips, and other school related activities.

2) Collaborates with teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff to ensure student needs are met in areas of academic instruction.

3) Be willing to preview educational and curricular materials as shared by educators to interpret effectively.

4) Sharing community resources and educational information with parents of students with disabilities.

5) Collaborate with teachers, principals and other support staff to ensure understanding of student needs and best practices to address access to language in whole group, small group and individualized settings.

6) Continuous learning regarding best practices in educational interpreting.

7) Other duties as assigned by administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited interpreter training program.
• Must present a clean and current BCI/FBI background check
• Associate Licensing as an Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired in the State of Ohio.
• Abilities and attributes to promote positive internal and external customer relations, including creating effective interpersonal relationships and projecting a professional image.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Previous experience in an educational setting preferred
• Ability to interpret classroom lessons, and other information with accuracy and professionalism.
• Work cooperatively with outside sources, parents, and staff, including agencies and other school districts as well as personnel from all.
• Demonstrate the ability for communication skills including efficient signing, speaking, writing, computer and telephone skills.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Language: American Sign

Student Services > Translator

Contact Information

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• Canfield, Ohio 44406
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