Educational Interpreter- Part Time Casual

The Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium; Ohio; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton County Educational Service Center is seeking an Educational Interpreter for a part-time, casual role to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The interpreter will provide sign language interpretation across academic content, assist with accessibility in the classroom, and work with the student’s educational team to ensure effective communication throughout the school day.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in interpreter training or related field, and an Ohio Five-Year

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Applied Science of Interpreter Training Program, ASL/Interpreting, or related field.
• Ohio Five-Year Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license; Valid driver’s license.
• Access to reliable transportation to fulfill job duties.
• Compliance with pre-employment checks (criminal records/fingerprinting) per Ohio law and HCESC policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expressive and voice interpreting for academic content, lessons, social interactions, and school-based communication using the student’s preferred mode.
• Ensure the classroom environment (lighting, seating, technology) is accessible for the student.
• Adjust interpretation to meet the student’s specific needs.
• Collaborate with the student’s educational team to ensure appropriate levels of assistance.
• Review material with teachers prior to lessons to prepare for conveying materials to students effectively.

Skills

Sign language

ASL interpretation

Education

Associate's degree in Interpreter Training or related field

Tools

Ohio Five-Year Interpreter License

Driver's license

Job description

Educational Interpreter- Part Time Casual JobID: 47002

• Position Type: Related Services/ Sign Language Interpreter
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Hamilton County Educational Service Center

Position Description

Educational Interpreter helps make education accessible to students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing through sign language and other individualized communication methods. This may include signing various sentence structures during class settings, along with ensuring lighting and seating are appropriate, to maximize the student's access to the Interpreter and the educational instruction. The Interpreter works with the student, their educational team, and the lead interpreter to ensure the student is receiving the necessary assistance in all of their interactions throughout the course of a school day.

Qualifications

Employment in this position is contingent upon compliance with applicable pre-employment requirements, including the satisfactory completion of required criminal records checks and fingerprinting in accordance with Ohio Revised Code § 3319.39 and other applicable laws and HCESC policies.

Required

• Education: Associate's degree in Applied Science of Interpreter Training Program, American Sign Language/Interpreting, or a related field.
• Licensure: Ohio Five-Year Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license; Valid driver's license
• Previous Supervisory Experience: None
• Access to reliable transportation to fulfill job duties

Preferred

• Previous Work-Related Experience: 1-2 years

Essential Job Functions

Interpreting

• Provide expressive and voice interpreting for academic content, lessons, social interactions, and school-based communication, using the student's preferred mode of communication or other appropriate methods while accurately conveying the speaker's message and intent.
• Ensure the classroom environment (lighting, seating, technology use, etc.) is accessible for the student.
• Adjust interpretation as necessary to meet the student's specific needs.

Communication; Data Collection & Reporting

• Collaborate with the student's educational team to ensure the student is receiving appropriate levels of assistance.
• Prior to lessons, receive and review material from teachers to prepare for conveying the materials to students effectively.
• When appropriate, collaborate with the educational team to collect informat

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND ADA STATEMENT

The Hamilton County Educational Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise. The Governing Board of Hamilton County Educational Service Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.