Substitute Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired 2026/27

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a Substitute Interpreter for the deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role involves interpreting in various classroom settings and facilitating communication within educational teams.

Qualified candidates must hold an Ohio Department of Education interpreter certification and possess knowledge of educating deaf students. Commitment to equity and inclusion in educational settings is essential. Responsibilities also include providing support during school functions outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Must have an Ohio Department of Education interpreter certification.
• Knowledge of educational philosophies for deaf and hard-of-hearing children is essential.
• Ability to engage with students of various ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and transliterate for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classroom settings.
• Facilitate communication for deaf children in educational teams.
• Provide educational support and services for school functions.

Skills

Interpreting and transliterating for deaf students

Knowledge of educational philosophies for deaf children

Ability to use various communication modes

Understanding of IEP processes

Education

Ohio Department of Education 5-Year Professional Associate, Endorsement Code 282200

Job description

Position Type: Substitute

Location: Administration or As Assigned

Position Overview

Perform all duties and responsibilities related to interpreting and transliterating for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students in mainstream, inclusion, self‑contained academic, special subject, or vocational classes.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and transliterates for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students in classroom settings, including lectures, conversations, videos, and special projects.
• Functions as an educational team member, facilitating communication for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing children.
• Provides ongoing educational support to deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students.
• Offers services for school functions outside the classroom during regularly scheduled school hours.
• 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 or 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

We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. 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. The District’s TitleIX coordinator / director of equal employment opportunity may be reached at: 1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite1800 Cleveland, Ohio44114 (216)‑838‑0070 [e-mail].