Full-Time School Sign Language Interpreter: Empower Deaf Students

BlazerJobs, Inc.; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision insurance

401(k) options

Ongoing professional support

Impact on student success

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. seeks a skilled Sign Language Interpreter for a school-based setting near Leawood, KS. This full-time contract role provides essential communication access throughout the school day to deaf and hard-of-hearing students, helping them thrive academically and socially.

You will deliver ASL interpretation in classrooms and meetings, collaborate with teachers and families, and uphold confidentiality and ethics. Prior experience in education is valued, and RID certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RID certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Eligible for Kansas licensure as a Sign Language Interpreter in educational settings.
• Strong fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture.
• Experience in educational environments is valued.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sign language interpretation for students in classrooms, instructional activities, meetings, and school-related events.
• Foster effective communication between students, educators, staff, and peers to ensure full participation in the learning environment.
• Interpret classroom instruction, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.
• Uphold confidentiality and maintain high professional and ethical standards according to school and district policies.
• Collaborate with educators, special education teams, and families to support individualized student goals.
• Assist with documentation and fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

ASL fluency

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BlazerJobs, Inc. seeks a skilled Sign Language Interpreter for a school-based setting near Leawood, KS. This full-time contract role provides essential communication access throughout the school day to deaf and hard-of-hearing students, helping them thrive academically and socially.

You will deliver ASL interpretation in classrooms and meetings, collaborate with teachers and families, and uphold confidentiality and ethics. Prior experience in education is valued, and RID certification is a plus.