American Sign Language Interpreter ASL

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Special Education services to students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

About the role

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a skilled and dedicated American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Pulaski, Tennessee for the 2026-2027 school year. If you're passionate about ensuring Deaf and Hard of Hearing students have meaningful access to classroom instruction, communication, and participation throughout their school day, this could be a great fit. You'll work collaboratively with students, teachers, special education teams, and related-service professionals, with support from both the school district and the TheraPeds team.

Full-time: Approximately 38-40 hours per week
School year: 2026-2027, August through May/June
Location: Pulaski, TN
Setting: On-site, in-person

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

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
• 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
• 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

Physical Requirements

School-based interpreting may require working with students across a variety of educational environments and activities. The ASL Interpreter must be able to effectively communicate visually and physically throughout the school day. Physical responsibilities may include:

• Prolonged periods of signing, sitting, standing, walking between classrooms or school locations
• Positioning oneself to maintain appropriate visual access
• Participating in school and community-based activities as required by the assignment

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Pay

$45-$55/hour, based on qualifications, certification, experience, and employment arrangement
Weekly compensation: Approximately up to $2,100+, based on a 40-hour workweek
Guaranteed hours, including designated planning, collaboration, and administrative time as applicable

Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 employees may be eligible for:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• 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

1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:

• Competitive contract rates
• Benefit Resources
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing professional and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.