Remote School Based Sign Language Interpreter - Ohio

Job Description

Job Description

Degree in American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting, certified ASL Interpreter credentials, and 1+ year of experience as an ASL Interpreter in educational settings. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Position: Full-Time or Part-Time | 1099 Independent Contractor
Location: Remote (serving K12 students in Ohio school districts)
Duration: Academic Year (e.g. 20252026) with potential renewal

We seek a certified and experienced American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter to coordinate with Ohio public school districts and support Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing K12 students through live virtual interpretation. In this fully remote role, you will provide high-quality, real-time sign language interpretation for classroom instruction, small-group activities, and educational meetingsensuring equitable access to curriculum content.

• Deliver accurate ASL English interpretation during virtual classroom instruction, group lessons, individual support sessions, and school events.

• Interpret instruction, discussions, assessments, and meetings consistent with IEP or 504 Plan objectives.

• Prepare by reviewing lesson plans and subject-specific materials ahead of sessions.

• Collaborate with general and special education teachers, support staff, and families to support student munication needs.

• Participate in IEP meetings, parent teacher conferences, and team planning sessions when needed.

• Document interpretation sessions, maintain logs, and uphold data confidentiality under FERPA.

• Support Deaf culture awareness and inclusive munication practices in collaboration with school staff.

• Use provider-approved video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and remote interpreting tools, troubleshoot technical issues as needed.

Required:

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and strong expressive & receptive interpreting skills.

• Certification:

• EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) score of 3.5 or above , or

• RID-based certification (e.g. NIC, CI/CT, CDI), or

• Ohio Department of Educationrecognized interpreter license.

• Minimum of 1 year (2 years preferred) of K12 educational interpreting experience, especially in remote settings.

• Reliable high speed internet, private workspace, and video conferencing capabilities.

  Preferred:

  • Associate's or Bachelors degree in interpreting, Deaf education, or related field (Masters level is a plus).

  • Experience with remote educational platforms and assistive technology.

  • Knowledge of IDEA, IEP/504 acmodations, and inclusive practices for Deaf/HoH students.

  • Cultural petence in Deaf and Blind munities.