ASL Interpreter

Deadline: November 19, 2026
District/Organization: Midland County Educational Service Agency
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Per Master Agreement

Position Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Department / Division: Special Education

Reports To: Director of Special Education or Designated Supervisor

The ASL Interpreter provides 1:1 student support by interpreting or translating spoken language into American Sign Language for deaf or hard-of-hearing students across classroom and educational settings. The role works closely with classroom teachers and the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team to facilitate full academic and social access.

• Interpret all appropriate classroom activities, instructions, and discussions according to the student's IEP.
• Accompany the deaf or hard-of-hearing student throughout the day to classes and school events.
• Tutor and reinforce classroom content or vocabulary individually as needed.
• Collaborate as a member of the professional educational team, providing input to teacher consultants and special education staff.
• Monitor student comprehension and ensure appropriate physical/logistic considerations (lighting, positioning, and attendance).

• Fully qualified educational interpreter with an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment

(EIPA) score of 4.0 or above (candidates below 4.0 may be considered as substitutes while

working toward the requirement per LARA guidelines).

• Meet qualifications set forth in Michigan Administrative Code R. 393.5026 and complete required

continuing education units to maintain licensure.

• Fluent in ASL or the specific sign language modality designated by the student's educational team.

Strong command of written and oral English (syntax, semantics, and spelling).

• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and build cooperative relationships with students, staff,

and families.

Salary and benefit in accordance with Master Agreement

School year position - 186 days / 7 hours / day

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 60 pounds or more. Occasional travel may be required. Noise levels are typically moderate.

The information contained in this position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the successful performance of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Additional duties and requirements may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions of the position.

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