Substitute American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter, Lorain City Schools

Position Title:Substitute American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Location:Lorain City Schools / Lorain OH

Employment Type:As Needed / Part-Time / On-Call

Pay Rate:$21.00/Hour

About the Role

Dedicated School Staffing is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Substitute ASL Interpreters to provide on-call interpreting services to support effective communication between Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing individuals and hearing staff and students to fill in when regular staff is absent. The interpreter ensures communication access through accurate culturally appropriate interpretation using American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication modes as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English in classrooms meetings and other assigned settings
• Maintain message accuracy register intent and cultural equivalence while interpreting
• Follow professional standards and ethical guidelines
• Collaborate with teachers staff and service providers to support accessible communication environments
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information
• Support students access to instruction peer interaction and extracurricular activities
• Collaborate with teachers to understand lesson plans and vocabulary

• Follow IEP-related communication access guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid educational aide permit or higher teaching license (as required by state regulations)
• Clean criminal background checks
• Fluency in American Sign Language and spoken English
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in educational settings
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible on-call or short-notice assignments

• Adherence to theLicensure Code of Professional Conductfor Ohio Educators

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in ASL or related field
• Experience interpreting in K-12 postsecondary or public-service environments

• Knowledge of Deaf culture and accessibility best practices

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to gain experience in education and student support
• Potential for long-term substitute opportunities
• Potential pathways to other school-based roles
• Options for minor medical benefits
• Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)

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