Interpreter - ASL

Interpreter – ASL

Montgomery County Educational Service Center seeks a qualified Interpreter – ASL to provide effective interpretive services for students with hearing or communication disabilities. The role involves acting as a communication link between students, staff, and others; promoting the effective use of interpretive services, including consumer training if needed; translating teaching/testing materials and recommending alternative approaches to support learning; collaborating with staff to identify effective student intervention strategies;

supporting developmentally appropriate behavioral expectations and inclusive educational environments; and assisting students with access to activities, assistive technology, and instructional resources.

• Provide interpretive services for students with hearing or communication disabilities.
• Act as a communication link between students, staff, and others.
• Promote effective use of interpretive services, including consumer training if needed.
• Translate teaching/testing materials and recommend alternative approaches to support learning.
• Collaborate with staff to identify effective student intervention strategies.
• Support developmentally appropriate behavioral expectations and inclusive educational environments.
• Assist students with access to activities, assistive technology, and instructional resources.

• Valid Ohio State Board of Education license/permit.
• Fluency in spoken/written English and American Sign Language (or other approved visual communication modes).
• Knowledge of multiple communication styles (e.g., total communication, gestures).
• High-performance standards (engagement, proficiency, resilience).
• Effective interpersonal skills, conscientiousness, and self-direction.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results.

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.