Sign language Interpreters jobs in the United States

Find sign language interpreters jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,073
Employers: 302

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $36.65Across 221 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $1,515Across 20 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%17 listings
Hybrid: <1%10 listings
On-site: 5%110 listings

Not specified: 93% (1,936 listings)

Employers hiring include Sunbelt Staffing (719), Soliant Health (675), Language Services Associates, Inc. (56).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Sign language Interpreters jobs in the United States

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Full-Time Sign Language Interpreter
Soliant Health
Shakopee, MN
- Full-time
We are seeking a dedicated Educational Sign Language Interpreter to provide in-person interpretation services for a high school student in a supportive educational environment near…
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Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) - School-Based Opportunity
Soliant Health
Shakopee, MN
…supportive school district in the Minneapolis, MN area to hire a Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for an immediate opening. This is a rewarding opportunity to help a student access their…
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Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Minneapolis, MN
Soliant Health
Anoka, MN
Soliant is seeking a skilled and dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to join our team. If you are passionate about facilitating communication and making a difference in the lives of…
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Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Gages Lake, IL
Soliant Health
Grayslake, IL
Soliant is seeking a skilled and dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to join our team. If you are passionate about facilitating communication and making a difference in the lives of…
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Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Anoka, MN
Soliant Health
Anoka, MN
Soliant is seeking a skilled and dedicated Sign Language
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Travel Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Tacoma, Washington
Soliant Health
Tacoma, WA
Embarking on a travel assignment as a Sign Language Interpreter opens the door to a rewarding journey where your expertise makes a meaningful daily impact. Enjoy the many perks unique to…
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Sign Language Interpreter in Tacoma, WA
Soliant Health
Tacoma, WA
Exciting opportunity for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to work in a dynamic school environment near Tacoma, WA. This contract position is a 1:1 assignment, supporting a student…
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Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Puyallup, Washington
Soliant Health
Puyallup, WA
…communication and learning in an educational setting as a skilled Sign Language Interpreter. This contract opportunity is located near Puyallup, WA and provides the chance to work directly…
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Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Auburn, WA
Soliant Health
Auburn, WA
Make a significant impact in an educational setting by providing direct support as a Sign Language Interpreter for a student in need of 1:1 services. Located in the Auburn, WA area, this…
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Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Kent, Washington
Soliant Health
Kent, WA
Make a difference in the lives of students by providing dedicated sign language support! This contract opportunity is for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) to work 1:1 with a…
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Sign Language Interpreter in Federal Way, WA
Soliant Health
Federal Way, WA
Step into a dynamic educational environment as a Sign Language Interpreter supporting students on a one-to-one basis. This contract opportunity is based near Federal Way, WA, and offers the…
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Travel Sign Language Interpreter in Portsmouth, VA
Soliant Health
Portsmouth, VA
Exciting opportunity awaits for dedicated professionals skilled in sign language interpreting and teaching American Sign Language. Imagine advancing your career while exploring Portsmouth,…
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Sign Language Interpreter
Pediatric Developmental Services
Jonesboro, GA
- $35 to $43 USD / hour
Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Sign Language Interpreter
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Sign Language Interpreter (Broughton Hospital)
Health & Human Services
Burke County, NC
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Ed Sign Language Interpreter
Chicago Public Schools
IL
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Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Soliant Health
Mundelein, IL
- $37 to $50 USD / hour
Soliant Education is seeking an onsite Educational Sign Language Interpreter near the Mundelein, IL area for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an education industry contract position…
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Travel Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Hampshire, Illinois
Soliant Health
Hampshire, IL
Exciting opportunities await skilled Sign Language Interpreters seeking a rewarding travel role that combines professional advancement with adventure. Working as a travel interpreter offers…
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Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Saint Charles, Illinois
Soliant Health
Saint Charles, IL
Make a meaningful impact by facilitating communication and inclusion for students in educational settings as a Sign Language Interpreter. Multiple contract openings are available,…
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Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Hampshire, Illinois
Soliant Health
Hampshire, IL
Make a meaningful impact in education by supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing as a Sign Language Interpreter in local schools. Multiple interpreter positions are available on…
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Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Elgin, Illinois
Soliant Health
Elgin, IL
Put your expertise in sign language interpreting to work making a difference in educational settings near Elgin, IL. We're seeking committed professionals to support students across three…
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Educational Sign Language Interpreter - Dekalb, Illinois
Soliant Health
Dekalb, IL
Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity supporting students as a Sign Language Interpreter. Multiple openings are available for skilled professionals eager to make a difference in…
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Sign Language Interpreter in Crystal Lake, IL
Soliant Health
Crystal Lake, IL
…supporting student success, this contract opportunity for skilled Sign Language Interpreters is an excellent match. Several openings are available, allowing you to select the schedule and…
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Travel Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Yorktown, Virginia
Soliant Health
Yorktown, VA
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Sign Language Interpreter in Yorktown, VA
Soliant Health
Yorktown, VA
Support a kindergarten student’s journey by providing in-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services in a school setting for the upcoming academic year. This hands-on role…
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Sign Language Interpreter in Hampton, VA
Soliant Health
Hampton, VA
Make a difference for young learners as a dedicated American Sign Language Interpreter in a dynamic educational setting near Hampton, VA! This contract opportunity allows you to support a…

Chicago Public Schools

Ed Sign Language Interpreter

IL, United States

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Job details

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of interpreting experience or practicum experience is required
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. To fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, educational excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education, including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD supports strategic utilization of resources, aligning them to our strategic plan and district priorities, to increase student achievement.

Job Summary:

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a school-based position responsible for sign language interpretation duties in connection with the CPS Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing program. This position will report to the Principal of the assigned school location.

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Accompany Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing to classes, and use sign language to convey the teacher's instruction and intent, making verbatim interpretations to them of lectures and discussions
Assist deaf/hard-of-hearing students with daily activities, transmitting spoken messages and environmental cues using sign language.
Use speech to interpret responses of Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students to instructors and others as necessary, and facilitate communication between students and others.
Consult with teachers regarding the concerns of individual students
Other duties as assigned

To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Educational Sign Language Interpreter must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

Associate’s degree, or a minimum of 60 hours of college credit, from an accredited college or university.
Valid Sign Language Interpreter Approval issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), whether standalone or associated with a Professional Educator License (PEL)

Experience Required:

A minimum of 1 year of interpreting experience or practicum experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling
Ability to work in an educational environment
Ability to work with and for students in grades Kindergarten through high school
Willingness to work at school sites throughout the district
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to build effective, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds, including administrators, staff, students, and parents

Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

• Medical Plan Options

• Pharmacy

• Dental

• Vision

• Behavioral Health & EAP

• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

• Basic Life Insurance

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Pension Plans

• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

• Paid Leave

• Sick Leave

• Vacation Days

• Parental Leaves

• Short-Term Disability

• Religious Holidays

• Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.