Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Bring your expertise as a Sign Language Interpreter to a supportive educational setting for the 26/27 school year. This contract position focuses on working one-on-one with a 4-year-old PreK student who is medically fragile, utilizing a vent and trach. Your skills will help bridge communication, making a meaningful difference in a child’s daily learning and development.

Enjoy a consistent schedule of four days per week, with four-hour days, providing valuable work-life balance. The assignment begins the second week in August and offers the chance to use your abilities in a nurturing PreK environment, collaborating closely with educational and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and experience as a Sign Language Interpreter
• Familiarity with or training to support medically fragile students, or willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and the ability to commit to a consistent four-day, four-hour schedule during the school year
• Certification as required per state or educational regulations for Sign Language Interpreters

Responsibilities:

• Provide clear, accurate sign language interpretation between the student and teachers, staff, and peers
• Aid the student’s communication, adapting interpreting style for a young child in a classroom environment
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including educators and medical staff, to ensure student safety and participation
• Offer support that maintains the student’s dignity while accommodating medical and educational needs

This role invites caring, highly skilled interpreters ready to make an impact in the classroom. If you are committed to fostering educational access and communication, apply today to make a daily difference in a child’s school experience.