American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Job Description
Flagstar Staffing is seeking certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters with a minimum of two (2) years of professional interpreting experience to provide in-person interpreting services to the Akron Public Schools Special Education Department on a substitute, as-needed basis. Interpreters provide coverage during absences of APS staff (illness, maternity leave, military leave, and similar), maintaining uninterrupted communication access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. All assignments are scheduled exclusively by authorized APS Special Education Department personnel and generally align with the student's school day.
Assignment Period: 2026–27 school year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), with district renewal options annually through June 30, 2029
Compensation:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Equal Employment Opportunity
Flagstar Staffing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with Ohio Revised Code 4112.02 and all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
Assignment Period: 2026–27 school year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), with district renewal options annually through June 30, 2029
Compensation:
- $35/HR
- Provide accurate, in-person interpretation between American Sign Language and spoken English for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students across school settings, including classroom instruction, evaluations, IEP/ETR meetings, related-services sessions, assemblies, and parent/guardian communications
- Step into existing student schedules as substitute coverage, maintaining continuity of communication access with minimal ramp-up
- Accept only assignments scheduled by authorized APS Special Education Department personnel; interpreting services performed outside authorized scheduling will not be compensated under the contract
- Perform all services within the guidelines and procedures established by the APS Director of Special Education
- Interpret faithfully — preserving the content, tone, intent, and register of the original message — and remain impartial at all times, in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student information and records in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, and Akron Public Schools policies
- Complete accurate daily work logs documenting date of service, building location(s), hours worked, and tasks performed, and submit them to Flagstar on schedule to support monthly contract invoicing
- Maintain consistent professional conduct and reliability; the Board reserves the right to request replacement of an interpreter at its sole discretion
Required Qualifications
- Fluency in American Sign Language and English
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional ASL interpreting experience
- Current ASL interpreting certification or credential required, such as:
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (e.g., NIC, or legacy CI/CT); or
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of [3.5] or higher; or
- Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification; or
- A state-issued interpreter license or educational interpreter credential (e.g., Ohio Department of Education & Workforce)
- Background clearances (mandated): Successful completion of both an Ohio BCII and an FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or a degree in ASL Interpretation, Deaf Studies, or a related field preferred
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between APS building locations as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- K–12 educational interpreting experience, particularly in special education settings
- Familiarity with the IEP/ETR process and school-based team collaboration
- Working knowledge of Deaf culture and best practices in communication access
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- On-site, in-person work in K–12 school buildings during the student school day
- Ability to sign continuously for extended periods, consistent with professional interpreting standards
- Sufficient visual and auditory ability to perceive signed and spoken communication, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to sit, stand, and position oneself for optimal sightlines, and to move between classrooms and buildings as assigned
Equal Employment Opportunity
Flagstar Staffing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with Ohio Revised Code 4112.02 and all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.