Interpreter of the Deaf (ASL)

Young World Physical Education; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC ESC of Northeast Ohio in Independence, OH seeks an Educational Interpreter of the Deaf (ASL) for a full-time assignment. The role requires interpreting for a student across inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings, 6.5 hours daily.

Competitive salary and benefits including STRS and medical, dental, and vision insurance are offered. The interpreter will facilitate communication, collaborate with the educational team, and promote positive relations among Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Qualifications

• Ohio DOE Associate License for the Hearing Impaired required.
• 2 years of college coursework or higher, or an Associate's degree, or high school diploma with ParaPro.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpreting for a student in inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings.
• Interpret all class activities during the contracted day (lectures, discussions, films/videos, assemblies).
• Collaborate with the educational team; review lesson plans and provide in-service for staff.
• Maintain confidentiality per district policy and RID Code of Conduct.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensure: Ohio DOE Associate License (Hearing Impaired)

Parapro/college credential requirement

Job description

Interpreter of the Deaf (ASL)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5849961

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Educational Interpreter of the Deaf

Full Time Assignment: to provide ASL Interpreting for a student, full time assignment for 6.5 hours per day.

Competitive salary, STRS and medical, dental, vision insurances offered

Objective: Primary function is to facilitate communication, providing interpreting services in inclusive, mainstream, and self-contained settings. To serve as a liaison in promoting positive relations between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, their hearing peers, faculty, administration and other staff.

This facilitator will need to have strong American Sign Language skills as well as understand the role of facilitating language

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Ohio Guidelines for Educational Interpreters
• Follow classroom schedule and interpret for students as mandated by the student's IEP
• Interpret all class activities (during the contracted day) to include: lectures, discussions, films/videos, assemblies, and any related assignment
• Collaborate as a member of the educational team obtaining lesson plans as well as providing in-service for new staff members about working with an interpreter/DHH student in the educational setting
• Maintain confidentiality as required by District policy, The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct, and applicable law
• Pursue self-improvement and professional development opportunities in signing ability, interpreting skills and establishing a better understanding of the educational process
• Attend all In-service/Professional Development programming and staff meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ohio Department of Education Associate License Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
• 2 years of college coursework, OR an Associate's Degree or higher, OR high school diploma with passage of the ParaPro Assessment prior to employment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift equipment, supplies and/or children weighing at least forty (40) pounds
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.

Position Type: Full-time

Student Services > Translator

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Contact Information

• Steve Rogaski
• 6393 Oak Tree Boulevard South
• Independence, Ohio 44131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]