American Sign Language Interpreter

TheraPeds • Kansas City, KS

5d • $45 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to serve students in grades 6–12 at an on-site school in Kansas City, Kansas, during the 2026–2027 school year (October–May). TheraPeds Partners is therapist-owned and operated and partners with schools nationwide to provide ASL services to PreK–12 students. The organization emphasizes high-quality services, meaningful connections, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

The interpreter provides ASL services to students in classroom settings and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. The role requires fluency in ASL and English, strong receptive and expressive ASL skills, and the ability to accurately interpret classroom instruction and student interactions. The position includes dual support from the District and TheraPeds. Guaranteed hours include documentation, administrative, and planning time. The position is W-2 employment.

The role is offered full-time at 37.5 hours per week or part-time at 20 hours per week. Compensation is listed as $45–$60+ per hour ($1,800–$2,400 per week). Benefits are dependent on employment status.

Requirements

• American Sign Language Interpretation Certification.
• EIPA score of 3.5 or higher.
• Passing written test.
• Documentation submitted to CDE.
• Fluency in ASL and English, with strong receptive and expressive ASL skills.
• Background check and fingerprinting.
• Ability to support students throughout the school day.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform necessary physical movements as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

• RID certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or ASL-English interpreting degree.
• Experience interpreting in K–12 classrooms.
• Knowledge of IDEA and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL services to students in the classroom setting.
• Accurately interpret classroom instruction and student interactions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support students throughout the school day.
• Complete documentation and administrative and planning work within guaranteed hours.
• Work and engage with students in physical locations and activities as needed, in accordance with district duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits, and 401(k) for W-2 employees, eligibility dependent on employment status.
• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099).
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

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