ASL Interpreter

Care Options For Kids

$99K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Interpreting or related field preferred
  • National certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or EIPA certification
  • Minimum score of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
  • Passing score on the EIPA Written Test (EIPA:WT)

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct interpreting services in classroom instruction across subjects
  • Conduct interpreting in small group and one-on-one settings
  • Interpret during school activities, meetings, and events
  • Use ASL, SEE, or other communication methods as needed
  • Facilitate communication between students, teachers, and staff
  • Support students in accessing classroom instruction and discussions
  • Collaborate with educators, specialists, and families, participating in IEP meetings

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Life, LTD & STD insurance
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Referral bonus program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Access to an online community of professionals
Full Job Description
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in accessing their full academic and social potential. In this role, you'll facilitate communication, promote language access, and ensure students can fully participate in the general education curriculum.

What You'll Do

Provide direct interpreting services in:
  • Classroom instruction across academic subjects
  • Small group and one-on-one settings
  • School activities, meetings, and events
  • Interpret using:
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Signed Exact English (SEE) or other communication modalities (based on student needs)
  • Facilitate communication between students, teachers, peers, and school staff
  • Support students in accessing classroom instruction, discussions, and
  • Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and families
  • Participate in IEP meetings and support communication access in compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Requirements
  • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Interpreting or related field preferred
  • Must meet South Carolina requirements for educational interpreters, including:
  • National certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) OR
  • Minimum score of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
  • Passing score on the EIPA Written Test (EIPA:WT)

Compensation & Benefits
  • $48-$50 per hour
  • Medical, Dental & Vision (Cigna)
  • Life, LTD & STD insurance
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Referral bonus program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Access to an online community of professionals

Accepting Applications through August 31st, 2026

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