Virtual ASL Educational Interpreter

Eleutheria; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Quest Group is hiring a Virtual ASL Educational Interpreter to provide sign language interpretation and communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in K-12 settings. You will interpret in classrooms and small groups while collaborating with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support learning goals.

The role requires RID or equivalent certification, fluency in English, and knowledge of child development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or CHSPE certificate.
• RID certification or one of RID-recognized certificates (or equivalent).
• Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of core subjects; understanding child development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Interpret manually and orally for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms and small groups.
• Prepare with teachers to review upcoming content and vocabulary for access to instruction.
• Participate in IEP processes and share observations about communication and progress.
• Support individual and small-group instructional activities under teacher direction.
• Maintain accurate records and protect student confidentiality.

Skills

English fluency

Subject-area knowledge

Child development knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma / GED / CHSPE

RID certification or equivalent

EIPA Level 4+ or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

Virtual ASL Educational Interpreter

Pay Range:

$25 - $35 / Hourly

Job Description:

26/27 SY | $25–$35/Hourly | Full-Time | Springfield, IL| Educational ASL Interpreter

About the Role

Provide sign language interpreting and communication access services to deaf and hard of hearing students in K-12 school settings. You’ll interpret in classrooms and small-group settings, support students during tutoring and daily instruction, and help students access the full curriculum alongside their hearing peers. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support each student’s communication and learning goals.

Educational Interpreter Key Responsibilities

• Interpreting & Communication Access: Interpret manually and orally for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom and small-group settings, matching the language and intent of the speaker to the student’s receptive communication level as outlined in their IEP.
• Preparation & Collaboration: Work with teachers and staff ahead of each assignment to review upcoming subject matter, vocabulary, and content, so students have full access to classroom instruction.
• IEP Participation: Participate as a member of the IEP team when appropriate. Share observations on communication strategies, the student’s use of interpreter services, and academic, behavioral, and functional progress during class periods.
• Instructional Support: Under the classroom teacher’s direction, support individual and small-group instructional activities, assist with daily assignments, and help with remedial or makeup work as needed.
• Documentation & Confidentiality: Maintain accurate records related to interpreting assignments and student progress. Uphold student confidentiality and support classroom, school, and district expectations at all times.

Educational Interpreter Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or Illinois High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate.
• Certification: Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or one of the following: Cued Speech TEC Unit certification, American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI) Level 4 or above, Education Sign Skills Evaluation - Interpreter (ESSES) Level 4 or above, or Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA) Level 4 or above.
• Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of core subject areas, and knowledge of child development.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  

About Point Quest Group

We build a best-in-class community of special education professionals dedicated to helping students grow and achieve their greatest potential. We offer services across clinic, early intervention, and school-based settings, giving our team members the opportunity to broaden their skills and support students across a range of environments.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.