Job Description

An opportunity is available for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to support a K-12 student who is deaf or hard of hearing in Wellsboro, PA. This contract position spans the 2025-2026 school year, running from August 20, 2025, through June 4, 2026. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, providing 32.5 to 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities include facilitating effective communication between the student and their hearing peers, teachers, and school staff. You will translate spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa, ensuring the student has full access to educational content and social interaction within the school environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or full certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Experience as an ASL paraeducator may be considered, although certification is strongly preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism within the educational setting

This position is ideal for interpreters who are committed to supporting equitable learning opportunities for deaf or hard-of-hearing students.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to a positive educational experience, apply today to be considered. Candidates will undergo an initial phone screening before being forwarded to the school for final consideration.

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