Full-Time ASL Educational Interpreter – Arlington Public Schools (K-12)

ContextGlobal is hiring multiple full-time ASL Educational Interpreters to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing members of the Arlington Public Schools (APS) community. Whether you’re a recent Interpreter Training Program graduate looking for your first professional placement or an experienced interpreter ready for a stable school-year role, we’d like to meet you.

This is a school-calendar position — you’ll work the academic year and have summers and school breaks off, with optional supplemental assignments available if you want them.

About The Role

You’ll be placed in an Arlington Public Schools school for the duration of the school year (or as needed) and provide 1:1 ASL interpreting within the school setting for students and staff who use ASL as their primary mode of communication. This is a full-time staff position; qualified independent contractors will also be considered.

What You'll Do

• Provide ASL interpreting across academic, administrative, and social settings within an Arlington Public Schools school
• Voice for ASL users and interpret for colleagues, school personnel, and visiting professionals
• Collaborate with school staff for 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 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 EIPA certification
• Graduate of an accredited Interpreter Training Program
• 1 year of K–12 educational interpreting experience (recent ITP graduates also highly encouraged to apply)
• Familiarity with K–12 school operations and administrative processes
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Starting at $35/hr for recent ITP graduates, up to $50/hr for experienced interpreters
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual professional development budget for CEUs, conferences, credential renewals, and certification exams (EIPA, VQAS, NIC, BEI)
• Summers and school breaks off (school-year contract)
• Peer support opportunities
  
  

Core Competencies

• Ethical decision-making
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively across the school community — colleagues, administrators, and visiting professionals from diverse backgrounds
  
  

Interview Process

We review every application and reach out to qualified applicants within 2 business days to schedule an interpreting screening. Applicants who advance will then be invited to a brief video interview with our ASL team.

What to Expect After You're Hired

Because this position is in a public school, all hired interpreters are required to complete the following: 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.