Educational Sign Language Interpreter - 3 hrs. per day/5 days per week

Applitrack; Cotillion Village (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Oak Hills Local School District is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter for 3 hours per day, five days a week at C.O. Harrison Elementary. The interpreter will bridge English and sign language to support learning and family involvement.

Responsibilities include providing interpretation, collaborating with staff, translating materials, and assisting with classroom modifications while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Valid state interpreter for the hearing impaired license/certificate.
• Interpretation or Transliteration Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Proficient in ASL, PSE, and/or SEE.
• Receptive to varied communication styles (gestures, mime, etc.).
• Strong voicing skills with fluency in reception and expression.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretive services for students with hearing/communication disabilities.
• Equalize source and target languages to support productive learning.
• Support family participation in the educational process.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure services in the least restrictive environment.
• Use appropriate communication methods for each student.
• Translate teaching and testing materials as directed.
• Assist with classroom modifications and accommodations as requested.
• Participate in IAT meetings when requested.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Receptive/expressive

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

State license/permit for ASL interpretation

ASL interpretation certificate

Job description

Educational Sign Language Interpreter - 3 hrs. per day/5 days per week JobID: 46773

• Position Type:
  Related Services/ Sign Language Interpreter
  
• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026
  
• Location:
  C.O. Harrison Elementary School
  

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: INTERPRETER – HEARING/COMMUNICATION DISABILITIES
REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor
JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides interpretive services for students with hearing and/or communication disabilities to bridge and enhance the quality of communication with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment.
• Valid state interpreter for the hearing impaired license/certificate.
• Interpretation or Transliteration Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Proficient in communication skills for the target language -- i.e., American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE) and/or Signed Exact English (SEE).
• Receptive to a variety of communications styles (e.g., total communication, gestures, mime, etc.).
• Strong voicing skills including fluency in reception and expression.
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

NOTE: Position may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR,
and/or first aid training as a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides interpretive services. Participates as an active member of the educational team. Attempts to
equalize the source (English) and target (sign) languages to support productive learning environment.
Supports family participation in the educational process.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Consults with staff to clarify the type of assistance most likely to support student needs effectively.
• Promotes the effective use of interpretative services (e.g., consumer training, etc.).
• Helps teachers implement classroom modifications/accommodations as requested.
• Works with small groups and/or individual students as directed. Collaborates with staff to ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Uses communication preferences/methods that best meet the needs of each student.
• Helps students assimilate into the school environment. Interprets in first person. Acts as an unbiased communication link. Avoids influencing family/student and staff decisions.
• Responds to student requests for assistance. Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps with classroom activities. Reinforces materials introduced by the teacher.
• Translates teaching and testing materials as directed. Recommends alternative approaches that support educational activities (e.g., test modifications, student response documentation, etc.).
• Collaborates with staff to address supplemental needs (e.g., remedial/enrichment services, etc.).
• Works with the classroom teacher to address student behavior problems.
• Participates in intervention assistance team (IAT) meetings when requested.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.

Takes precautions to ensure safety. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.

• Maintains high expectations for appropriate conduct. Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Follows district protocol and state law to deal with bullying, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and suspected child abuse/neglect.

Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:

• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hill Local School District. The Oak Hill Local School District is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011