Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Interpreter in Dayton, Ohio. The role involves interpreting spoken information for hearing impaired students during school activities. Candidates should have competency in English, ASL, and SEE, along with an Associate degree in Interpreter Training. A valid Ohio Interpreter license is required, and RID/NAD certification is desirable. This full-time position is critical for student services and supports educational development. Qualified applicants should apply through the Dayton Area School Consortium with necessary documents.

Qualifications

• Competent in English and American Sign Language (ASL).
• Holds an Associate degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program.
• Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret instructional information into sign language.
• Assist in classroom and standardized assessments interpretation.
• Instruct students and staff on interpreter usage.

Skills

Competency in English

American Sign Language (ASL)

Signing Exact English (SEE)

Education

Associate degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program

Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license

National certification by RID or NAD

Job description

Interpreter

Under general supervision of the Director of Related Services, Interpreters assist in instruction for and interpret spoken information to hearing impaired students during the school day in academic and extracurricular activities. Interpreters are also responsible for voicing for students when necessary. All important aspects of this work are subject to detailed and specific procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets instructional information in all subject areas from spoken English into sign language.
• Interprets instructional information for resource classes and extracurricular activities into sign language.
• Interprets classroom and school building procedures into sign language.
• Interprets for students in communication with other students and with school personnel.
• Interprets directions for classroom and standardized assessments.
• Instructs deaf/hard of hearing students, teachers, and other staff members on how to correctly use an interpreter.
• Discourages inappropriate dependencies within the interpreter/deaf student relationship.
• Observes and reports learning behaviors of students.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Competency in English, American Sign Language (ASL), and Signing Exact English (SEE)
• Associate degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program
• Valid Ohio Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired license
• National certification by Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID) or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) desirable

Dayton Public Schools is seeking high-quality educators to join our team in the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply via the Dayton Area School Consortium linked within this posting - uploading their current resume and educator license, as well as their academic transcripts.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Category

Student Services > Translator

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]