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Full Time American Sign Language (ASL) Educational Interpreter- Arlington Public Schools (K-12)

ContextGlobal Inc. · Arlington, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteMarketing$35/hrFull-time

About the role

You’ll be placed in an Arlington Public Schools school for the duration of the school year (or as needed) and provide 1:1 ASL interpreting within the school setting for students and staff who use ASL as their primary mode of communication. This is a full-time staff position; qualified independent contractors will also be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ASL interpreting across academic, administrative, and social settings within an Arlington Public Schools school
  • Voice for ASL users and interpret for colleagues, school personnel, and visiting professionals
  • Collaborate with school staff for assignment context, scheduling, and ongoing support
  • Maintain professional, ethical conduct in all school-community interactions

Requirements

  • Completion of an Interpreter Training Program OR equivalent demonstrated interpreting experience
  • Proficient signing and voicing skills
  • Working knowledge of K-12 educational vocabulary
  • Proficiency in ASL and strong understanding of Deaf culture
  • Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct

Preferred Qualifications

  • EIPA score on file, OR actively preparing to sit for EIPA certification
  • Graduate of an accredited Interpreter Training Program
  • 1+ year of K–12 educational interpreting experience (recent ITP graduates also highly encouraged to apply)
  • Familiarity with K–12 school operations and administrative processes

Pay & Benefits

  • Starting at $35/hr for recent ITP graduates, up to $50/hr for experienced interpreters
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Annual professional development budget for CEUs, conferences, credential renewals, and certification exams (EIPA, VQAS, NIC, BEI)
  • Schools and school breaks off (school-year contract)
  • Peer support opportunities

Interview Process

We review every application and reach out to qualified applicants within 2 business days to schedule an interpreting screening. Applicants who advance will then be invited to a brief video interview with our ASL team.

What to Expect After You're Hired

Because this position is in a public school, all hired interpreters are required to complete the following: a criminal background check with fingerprinting, a drug test, and a possible TB screening. ContextGlobal coordinates and covers the cost of these screenings.

About ContextGlobal

ContextGlobal, Inc. is a Washington DC–area language services company. We partner with schools, government agencies, and Fortune 100 companies to deliver ASL, spoken-language, and consulting services. Our school-based interpreters are core members of the team—supported and set up for long-term career growth.

Application

To apply, please visit https://contextglobal.com/careers/.

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