ASL Para Educator

Ampersand Therapy • Puyallup, WA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

American Sign Language (ASL) Para-educator – Full Time | Puyallup, WA | 2025–2026 School Year Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time ASL Para for the 2025–2026 school year in Puyallup, Washington . This is an in-person position working with a great and supportive school district. If you're passionate about supporting students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and want to work with a values-driven, therapist-founded agency — we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Proficiency in ASL required - as demonstrated in district interview
• Associate's degree or higher is preferred
• Fingerprinting required prior to start

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience preferred but not required
• EIPA of 3.5 or higher a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 interpretation for a student throughout the school day
• Facilitate communication between the student, peers, and staff
• Support access to curriculum and social interactions in the classroom
• Collaborate with the student’s educational team

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave
• Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• W-2 employment with general and professional liability insurance
• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate between school sites
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree