Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled and dedicated American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Pulaski, Tennessee for the 2026–2027 school year. As a school-based ASL Interpreter, you'll provide communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students throughout the educational environment.
What You Will Do
You'll interpret spoken English into American Sign Language and ASL into spoken English while maintaining the meaning, intent, tone, and context of communication. Your responsibilities may include providing accurate and effective ASL-English interpretation during classroom instruction, discussions, and school activities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
If you're passionate about ensuring Deaf and Hard of Hearing students have meaningful access to classroom instruction, communication, and participation throughout their school day, this could be a great fit. You'll work collaboratively with students, teachers, special education teams, and related-service professionals, with support from both the school district and the TheraPeds team.
Requirements
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or higher
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification preferred
- Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or ASL-English interpreting program preferred
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Previous experience interpreting in K–12 educational settings strongly preferred
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Guaranteed hours
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Ongoing professional and administrative support
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community
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