American Sign Language Interpreter

TheraPeds • Lone Tree, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing during the 2026–2027 school year in Lone Tree, Colorado. This is an on-site, PreK–12 position with a school-based schedule of five days per week and 38–40 hours per week. The role provides communication access and supports students’ participation throughout the school day, with guaranteed hours and support from TheraPeds Partners and the school district.

The interpreter works with students, teachers, staff, peers, and other school professionals across academic, social, and extracurricular environments. The role involves preparing for classroom content and terminology, following student IEPs and communication plans, and adhering to district procedures. Professional boundaries, confidentiality, student independence, and self-advocacy are important aspects of the work.

The posting lists hourly compensation of $46.50–$56.75 and notes that employment may be W-2 or, where available, as a 1099 independent contractor. Benefits and compensation depend on employment classification and eligibility. Physical responsibilities may include prolonged signing, sitting, standing, walking between school locations, maintaining visual access, and participating in school or community activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Training or a degree in ASL/English Interpreting, Educational Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or a related field.
• Appropriate 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate visually and physically throughout the school day, including prolonged signing, sitting, standing, walking between classrooms or school locations, positioning for visual access, and participating in assigned school and community-based activities.

Nice To Haves

• Educational interpreting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between students, teachers, staff, and peers to provide communication access.
• 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 professional boundaries and student confidentiality.
• Prepare for classroom content and terminology to provide accurate interpretation.
• Follow student IEPs, communication plans, and district procedures.
• Support student 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.
• For 1099 independent contractors, benefit resources and flexibility associated with independent contractor status may be available.

What This Job Offers

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