American Sign Language Interpreter

About Us TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) services to PreK-12 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 American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment. Job Description And Responsibilities This is a full-time, on-site role as a American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) serving a school located in Columbia, TN. The American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) will be responsible for providing ASL services to students in the classroom setting and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs. Job Details Full-time school-based opportunity with a 37.5-hour weekly schedule 2026-2027 academic year (August 2026 through May 2027) Fully on-site, in-person position serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade Provide services across two school campuses within the district Deliver individualized student services while collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success Participate in evaluations, educational planning, progress monitoring, and other assigned professional responsibilities Guaranteed paid hours include direct services, documentation, report writing, planning, meetings, and administrative responsibilities Ongoing collaboration and support provided by both the partnering school district and the TheraPeds Partners team Manageable workload designed to promote quality services and work-life balance Competitive compensation of $45-$55+ per hour, with estimated weekly earnings of approximately $1,800-$2,062+ Requirements American Sign Language Interpretation Certification EIPA score (3.5+) Passing written test Documentation submitted to CDE Fluency in ASL and English Schools expect strong receptive and expressive ASL skills and the ability to interpret classroom instruction and student interactions accurately. RID certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Associate or bachelor's degree, preferred Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or ASL-English interpreting degree Experience interpreting in K-12 classrooms Knowledge of IDEA and IEP processes Background check and fingerprinting Ability to support students throughout the school day Organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications Physical Requirements Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district. Benefits Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2) Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099) Opportunities for professional development and continuing education Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community Guaranteed Hours Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits This position will be a W-2 employee Summary TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site American Sign Language Interpreter for a school-based position in Columbia, TN. This role is ideal for candidates searching for Special Education Teacher jobs near me, SPED teacher jobs, Tennessee special education teaching positions, or full-time special education roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Therapeds Partners