Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired 2026-2027

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support deaf and hard of hearing students in a variety of educational settings. The role involves interpreting classroom activities, providing educational support, and being a key member of the educational team.

The position requires a 5-Year Professional Associate license with a special endorsement, along with strong communication skills and knowledge of IEP processes. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education 5-Year Professional Associate, Endorsement Code 282200 Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired required.
• Knowledge of various philosophies for educating deaf and hard of hearing children.
• Ability to use a variety of communication modes with deaf and hard of hearing children.
• Ability to work at various locations with children of various ages and abilities.
• Basic understanding of IEP processes and teams.

Responsibilities

• Interprets/transliterates for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Interprets all classroom activities including lectures and projects.
• Functions as an educational team member for communication support.
• Provides ongoing educational support to deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Provides services for school functions outside the classroom as needed.

Skills

Interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing students

Knowledge of educational philosophies for deaf children

Ability to use various communication modes

Basic understanding of IEP processes

Education

5-Year Professional Associate with Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired endorsement

Job description

Position Type

Paraprofessional

Location

Administration or As Assigned

Responsibilities

• Interprets/transliterates for deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstream/inclusion/self‑contained academic, special subject or vocational classes.
• Interprets all activities in the classroom including lectures, conversations, videos, and special projects.
• Functions as an educational team member related to communication of deaf and hard of hearing children.
• Provides ongoing educational support to deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Provides services for school functions outside the classroom during regularly scheduled school hours as needed.
• Interprets for meetings, conferences and workshops as requested by the Special Education Manager.
• Maintains license through professional development activities as mandated by teacher education and licensure standards.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education 5‑Year Professional Associate, Endorsement Code 282200 Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired, required.
• Knowledge of various philosophies for educating deaf and hard of hearing children.
• Ability to use a variety of communication modes with deaf and hard of hearing children.
• Ability to work at various locations with children of various ages and abilities.
• Basic understanding of IEP processes and teams.

EEO Statement

CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio‑economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The District’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment and the District’s TitleIX grievance procedures, including information on how to report or file a complaint of discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond, may be accessed on the District’s Civil Rights Notices webpage, available at ClevelandMetroSchools.org/domain/105.