Position Title: Substitute American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Location: Lorain City Schools / Lorain, OH Employment Type: As Needed / Part-Time / On-Call Pay Rate: $21.00/Hour About the Role Dedicated School Staffing is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Substitute ASL Interpreters to provide on-call interpreting services to support effective communication between Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing individuals and hearing staff and students to fill in when regular staff is absent. The interpreter ensures communication access through accurate, culturally appropriate interpretation using American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication modes as needed. Key Responsibilities Interpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English in classrooms, meetings, and other assigned settings Maintain message accuracy, register, intent, and cultural equivalence while interpreting Follow professional standards and ethical guidelines Collaborate with teachers, staff, and service providers to support accessible communication environments Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information Support students' access to instruction, peer interaction, and extracurricular activities Collaborate with teachers to understand lesson plans and vocabulary Follow IEP-related communication access guidelines Required Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older High school diploma or equivalent Valid educational aide permit or higher teaching license (as required by state regulations) Clean criminal background checks Fluency in American Sign Language and spoken English Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in educational settings High school diploma or equivalent Ability to work flexible, on-call, or short-notice assignments Adherence to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators Preferred Qualifications Certification in ASL or related field Experience interpreting in K-12, postsecondary, or public-service environments Knowledge of Deaf culture and accessibility best practices What We Offer Flexible scheduling Opportunities to gain experience in education and student support Potential for long-term substitute opportunities Potential pathways to other school-based roles Options for minor medical benefits Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)
