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.