Interpreter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, with strong receptive and expressive communication skills
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or higher, as applicable to Tennessee requirements
• Successful completion of required written assessment/testing, as applicable
• Required documentation submitted to the Tennessee Department of Education, as applicable
• Ability to accurately interpret academic instruction, classroom discussions, student interactions, and school-related communication
• Understanding of the interpreter's role within an educational setting and the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP processes, special education services, and educational accommodations
• Understanding of Deaf culture and communication access within educational environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, teachers, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to support students throughout the school day and across multiple educational environments
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prepare for academic content and learn subject-specific vocabulary and terminology
• Comfortable using technology for communication, scheduling, documentation, and educational purposes
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and fingerprinting
• Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality and sound judgment in internal and external communications

Nice To Haves

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification preferred
• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or ASL-English interpreting program preferred
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience interpreting in K–12 educational settings strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate and effective ASL-English interpretation during classroom instruction, discussions, and school activities
• Interpreting communication between students, teachers, peers, administrators, related-service providers, and other school personnel
• Supporting students' access to academic instruction, classroom discussions, group activities, assemblies, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities
• Demonstrating strong receptive and expressive ASL skills and accurately interpreting classroom instruction and student interactions
• Facilitating communication while maintaining the student's independence and appropriate professional interpreter boundaries
• Adapting interpreting strategies to the student's age, language level, communication needs, and educational environment
• Preparing for classroom content and becoming familiar with curriculum-specific terminology to support accurate interpretation
• Collaborating with Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, special education teachers, general education teachers, related-service providers, and other members of the educational team
• Supporting implementation of communication accommodations and services identified in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Participating in educational team meetings and IEP meetings when appropriate to the interpreter's assigned role
• Maintaining confidentiality and protecting student information in accordance with district policies and applicable state and federal requirements
• Following professional interpreting standards and ethical practices
• Communicating effectively with educational teams regarding interpreting and communication-access needs while remaining within the interpreter's professional role
• Supporting students across a variety of school environments and throughout the school day

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing professional and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners