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Centennial, Colorado | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site
About UsTheraPeds Partners is seeking a skilled and dedicated American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Centennial, Colorado 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.
Position Details- Full-time: Approximately 38-40 hours per week
- School year: 2026–2027, August through May/June
- Location: Centennial, Colorado
- Setting: On-site, in-person
- Pay: $45–$60+/hour, based on qualifications, certification, experience, and employment arrangement
- Weekly compensation: Approximately up to $2,400+, based on a 40-hour workweek
- Guaranteed hours, including designated planning, collaboration, and administrative time as applicable
- Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
As a school-based ASL Interpreter, you'll provide communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students throughout the educational environment. You'll interpret spoken English into American Sign Language and ASL into spoken English while maintaining the meaning, intent, tone, and context of communication.
Your responsibilities may include:
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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 Colorado requirements
- Successful completion of required written assessment/testing, as applicable
- Required documentation submitted to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), 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
- 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, and 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.
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.
At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.
As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the professional and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.
If you're an American Sign Language Interpreter looking for a full-time school-based ASL interpreting position we'd love to connect with you.
Centennial, Colorado | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site
About UsTheraPeds Partners is seeking a skilled and dedicated American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Centennial, Colorado 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.
Position Details- Full-time: Approximately 38-40 hours per week
- School year: 2026–2027, August through May/June
- Location: Centennial, Colorado
- Setting: On-site, in-person
- Pay: $45–$60+/hour, based on qualifications, certification, experience, and employment arrangement
- Weekly compensation: Approximately up to $2,400+, based on a 40-hour workweek
- Guaranteed hours, including designated planning, collaboration, and administrative time as applicable
- Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
As a school-based ASL Interpreter, you'll provide communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students throughout the educational environment. You'll interpret spoken English into American Sign Language and ASL into spoken English while maintaining the meaning, intent, tone, and context of communication.
Your responsibilities may include:
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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 Colorado requirements
- Successful completion of required written assessment/testing, as applicable
- Required documentation submitted to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), 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
- 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, and 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.
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.
At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.
As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the professional and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.
If you're an American Sign Language Interpreter looking for a full-time school-based ASL interpreting position we'd love to connect with you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in american sign language interpreter jobs.
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification such as NIC, CI, or CT
- Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language and English across multiple registers
- Experience interpreting in a specific setting such as K-12 education, healthcare, or legal
- Bachelor's degree in ASL interpreting, linguistics, or a related field
- Ability to work with Certified Deaf Interpreters in team interpreting situations
- Familiarity with IDEA requirements and IEP processes for educational interpreter roles
Tips for Your American Sign Language Interpreter Job Search
Lead with your certification credentials
Hiring managers scan for RID certification status before reading anything else. List your NIC, CI, or CT credentials immediately after your name on your resume so screeners don't have to hunt for them. Include your certification number and expiration date.
Tailor your resume to the setting
A resume for a K-12 educational interpreter position should emphasize IEP meeting experience and Conceptually Accurate Signed English. The same resume sent to a hospital will land flat. Rewrite your summary and bullet points to match the specific setting every time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists american sign language interpreter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by specialization keyword
Search for your specific setting using terms like 'legal interpreter,' 'VRS interpreter,' or 'CDI' rather than just 'ASL interpreter.' Employers writing for specialized roles use those terms, and generic searches will bury the best-fit openings under unrelated results.
Prepare a recorded interpretation sample
Many employers now require a video sample before the first interview, especially for remote VRS or VRI roles. Record a two-to-three minute interpreted segment that shows your register range. Use a clean background, good lighting, and audio so reviewers can evaluate your work fairly.
Negotiate mentorship into your first offer
Entry-level interpreters often overlook mentorship access as a negotiable benefit. Ask whether the organization has a formal mentorship program or pairs new hires with a Certified Deaf Interpreter. Getting this in writing matters more early in your career than a small pay difference.
American Sign Language Interpreter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most american sign language interpreters?
The companies hiring the most american sign language interpreters right now include Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, TheraPeds, and Propio Language Services, with the largest share of openings in Tennessee, Connecticut, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. School districts, hospital systems, and video relay service providers consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many american sign language interpreter jobs are remote?
About 8% of american sign language interpreter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote concentration highest in video relay services and video remote interpreting platforms. Educational and legal settings require in-person presence most of the time, while VRS staff interpreter roles are almost entirely remote.
How do you become an american sign language interpreter?
You become an american sign language interpreter by completing an accredited ASL interpreter preparation program, which typically includes ASL fluency coursework, interpreting theory, and supervised practicum hours. After graduating, you sit for RID certification exams. Many states also require educational interpreters to pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment before working in K-12 settings.
Can you get hired as an american sign language interpreter with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist in K-12 schools and community organizations that hire candidates who hold a degree and are working toward RID certification. Some video relay service providers also hire provisional interpreters under mentorship. Building a video portfolio of interpreted work and completing volunteer interpreting through community organizations strengthens your application before you have paid experience.
What does the american sign language interpreter interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screening to confirm credentials and availability. A skills assessment follows, typically a recorded or live interpretation of a prepared or unprepared passage. Final interviews often include a panel with a Deaf community member or Certified Deaf Interpreter. Educational and government roles may also require a background check and reference verification before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to american sign language interpreter jobs?
You can find and apply to american sign language interpreter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your setting, certification level, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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