Provide American Sign Language interpretation services to PreK-12 students within a classroom setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support students with special needs throughout the school day.
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 Rochester, WA.
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, 32.5 hours/week 2026-2027 School Year (September-June) On-site, in-person Hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Monday-Thursday.
7:30am-1:30pm Friday One high school student Dual support from the District and TheraPeds Competitive pay Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time. $45– $65+/hour ($1,462- $2112+/week) American Sign Language Interpretation Certification 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 (eligibility dependent on employment status) 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 Rochester, WA.
This role is ideal for candidates searching for Special Education Teacher jobs near me, SPED teacher jobs, Washington special education teaching positions, or full-time special education roles.
Requires fluency in ASL and English, RID certification, and a passing written test. Candidates should have an associate or bachelor's degree and experience interpreting in K-12 environments.
Market context
Washington K-12 districts often look for ASL interpreters to support access for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, so openings can be steady when schools are staffing classrooms and related services. This role is competitive because employers usually want RID certification, strong ASL-English fluency, and prior K-12 interpreting experience. Review the school’s communication needs and confirm the posting’s requirements and benefits, which are AI-summarized from the original job description here to save research time.
