American Sign Language Interpreter

TheraPeds • Kansas City, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide services to students in a school in Kansas City, Kansas. The role is on-site and serves students in grades 6–12 during the 2026–2027 school year, October through May. The interpreter provides ASL services in classroom settings and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and district staff. The position offers full-time or part-time schedules, with dual support from the District and TheraPeds. The job description states guaranteed hours, including time for documentation, administration, and planning. Compensation is listed as $45–$60+ per hour ($1,800–$2,400 per week). The position is described as a W-2 employee role.

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.
• Strong receptive and expressive ASL skills.
• Ability to interpret classroom instruction and student interactions accurately.
• Experience interpreting in K–12 classrooms.
• Knowledge of IDEA and IEP processes.
• Background check and fingerprinting.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform physical movements as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide American Sign Language interpretation services to students in the classroom.
• Interpret classroom instruction and student interactions accurately.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and district staff.
• Support students throughout the school day.
• Complete documentation and participate in administrative and planning time.
• Engage with students in school activities and physical locations, following district duties.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status).
• 401(k) (W-2).
• For 1099 arrangements, resources for health-benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a stipend for health benefits and taxes.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• 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