American Sign Language Interpreter

TheraPeds • Lone Tree, CO

5d • $47 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter for the 2026–2027 school year in Lone Tree, Colorado. The role serves PreK–12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, providing communication access and supporting meaningful participation throughout the school day. This is an on-site assignment with guaranteed hours and support from TheraPeds and the school district. The schedule is five days per week, 38–40 hours per week, with dedicated preparation and documentation time as applicable.

The interpreter provides communication access across academic, social, and extracurricular school environments and works collaboratively with school professionals. Compensation, benefits, and other terms depend on employment classification and eligibility. W-2 employment and 1099 independent contractor opportunities may be available.

Requirements

• Training or a degree in ASL/English Interpreting, Educational Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or a related field.
• Appropriate New Hampshire interpreter licensure or credentialing for the assignment.
• Strong proficiency in American Sign Language and English.
• Experience working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Understanding of Deaf culture and communication needs.
• Familiarity with IEPs and special education environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Professionalism, discretion, and respect for student confidentiality.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Educational interpreting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpreting between students, teachers, staff, and peers.
• Interpret classroom instruction, discussions, assignments, and school activities.
• Support communication during IEP meetings, assemblies, field trips, and other assigned school events.
• Facilitate communication while promoting student independence and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with DHH teachers, general and special education staff, SLPs, audiologists, and other school professionals.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and student confidentiality.
• Prepare for classroom content and terminology to provide accurate interpretation.
• Follow student IEPs, communication plans, and district procedures.
• Support access across academic, social, and extracurricular school environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing professional and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Dedicated preparation and documentation time as applicable.
• Benefit resources and flexibility associated with independent contractor status may be available to 1099 contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed