Instructional Paraprofessional with Hearing Impaired Interpretative Skills (ASL Interpreter) - [...]

Dublin City Schools; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 35,431 - 42,195; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Schools seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional with Hearing Impaired Interpretative Skills for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides interpretive services and support to students with hearing impairments and other disabilities, under the Building Administrator and Academics and Student Learning department.

Qualifications include a valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license, ASL/PSE/SEE proficiency, and either two years of higher education or an associate degree or

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license.
• ASL/PS E/SEE interpreting proficiency.
• Alternate qualifications allow based on Board approval.
• Strong communication and courteous interaction.
• Neat appearance; experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretive services and supports for students with hearing impairments.
• Assist with classroom materials, accommodations, and modifications.
• Arrange and facilitate interpreters for parent conferences and school events.
• Support inclusion and participation in peer activities.
• Assist with routine classroom and school activities and IEP supports.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting

Communication in SEE/PSE

Professional appearance

Experience with children

Education

Two years of higher education (48/72)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

TITLE: Instructional Paraprofessional with Hearing Impaired Interpretative Skills (2026-27 School Yr)

JOB STATUS: FLSA Overtime Eligible

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Academics and Student Learning

PAY RANGE: Six (6)

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide interpretive services and/or physical, emotional, behavioral, and academic support to students with hearing impairments and/or other disabilities.

Job Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired License.
• Interpretation or Transliteration Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• ONE of the following requirements is needed for compliance:
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education); or
• Obtain an associate (or higher) degree from an accredited institution of higher education (defined as any associate degree program from an accredited institution of higher education); or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment -- (i) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or (ii) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Proficient in communication skills including but not limited to: American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE) and/or Signed Exact English (SEE).
• Good human relations with an ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• A neat appearance.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties

• Provides interpretive services. Uses communication methods that best meet the needs of assigned students. Works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• When interpretive services are not needed, assists students or staff as assigned by the Intervention Specialist.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• Assists in the preparation of classroom materials, displays, and individual student accommodations and modifications.
• Arranges and facilitates interpreting for parent-teacher conferences, open houses and school programs/assemblies.
• Assists the Intervention Specialist in routine classroom and school activities, implementation of IEP services, behavior plans, student assessment, playground and lunch duty.
• Assists special education students in regular education classes, including attending class with student and providing student supports as needed and or indicated on IEP.
• Assists Intervention Specialist in maintaining a good learning environment, including classroom management.
• Assists students with personal health care needs such as toileting, personal hygiene and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

191 Days (183 work days, 8 paid holidays); 7 hours per day excluding lunch to be established by Supervisor. Salary as provided by Negotiated Agreement. Work year to be established by the Board of Education.

SALARY

$25.72/HR. - $30.63/HR. Dependent on experience.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.