Full-Time ASL Interpreter | Arlington Public Schools (K-12)

Job Description

Job Description

ContextGlobal is hiring multiple full-time ASL Educational Interpreters to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing staff across Arlington Public Schools (APS). Whether you just finished an Interpreter Training Program and want your first professional placement, or you're an experienced interpreter ready for a stable school-year role, we want to meet you.

No certification required. If you've completed an Interpreter Training Program or have equivalent interpreting experience, you're encouraged to apply.

This is a school-calendar role. You work the academic year and have summers and school breaks off, with optional supplemental assignments if you want the extra work.

Pay & Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• $35 up to $65 per hour , based on experience and certifications
• W2 employees preferred; qualified independent contractors also considered
• Medical, dental, and 401k
• Annual professional development budget 
• Summers and school breaks off

About the Role

You'll be placed in an Arlington Public Schools building for the school year (or as needed) and provide 1:1 ASL interpreting for staff who use ASL as their primary mode of communication.

What you'll do

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 a 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 the EIPA
• Graduate of an accredited Interpreter Training Program
• One or more years of K-12 educational interpreting experience
• Familiarity with K-12 school operations and administrative processes

Interview Process

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

After You're Hired

Because this position is in a public school, all hired interpreters complete 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.