Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Onsite - 26/27 School Year

E-Therapy•Cary, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the E-Therapy team as an Onsite American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter in Cary, IL for the 26/27 school year! This is an on-site interpreter position. The start date is August 2026 for the 26/27 School Year. This is a full-time position with 37.5 hours per week, working with the Middle school Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Requirements include ISBE approval or IDHHC. The pay rate begins at $36 based on experience. At E-Therapy, we are pioneers in the field of special education, dedicated to delivering top-tier, clinical solutions to PreK-12 schools nationwide. Our mission is to empower schools with cutting-edge, educational solutions through our advanced, technology-driven platform. By seamlessly connecting schools with our network of highly qualified educators and clinicians, we offer a range of essential services that are both accessible and impactful. We are currently seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our dynamic team at E-Therapy. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in facilitating communication between deaf or hard of hearing students and their peers, teachers, and school staff. This role requires fluency in ASL and the ability to interpret spoken and signed communication effectively in various educational settings.

Requirements

Associate's OR Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpretation, Deaf Studies, or a related field.
National Interpreter Certification (NIC), Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Score of 3.5 or higher, or equivalent certification.
Proficiency in ASL and English, with strong receptive and expressive skills.
Understanding of educational settings, including knowledge of special education laws and practices.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Previous experience working as an interpreter or translator in an educational or community setting.
Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with students, families, and school staff.
Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Flexibility and adaptability to work in various school settings and accommodate diverse communication needs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in ASL.
Familiarity with assistive technologies used by students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time interpretation between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL) for students, teachers, and school staff in classroom and extracurricular activities.
Facilitate communication during instruction, meetings, assessments, and school events to ensure full accessibility for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Interpret and adapt educational materials as needed, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
Work collaboratively with teachers, special education staff, and other professionals to support students' learning experiences.
Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions, adhering to ethical standards of interpretation.
Advocate for students' accessibility needs and ensure compliance with IDEA, ADA, and other relevant regulations.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance interpretation skills and knowledge of best practices in educational interpreting.