Sign Language Interpreter

Job Title:

Pay Range:

$40-55/hour

Job Description:

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter | Full Time | Renton / Seattle, WA | 2026-2027 School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time ASL Interpreter for the 2026-2027 school year in Seattle, Washington. This is an in-person position working with a great and supportive school district. If you're passionate about supporting students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and want to work with a values-driven, therapist-founded agency - we’d love to hear from you!

Job Highlights:

• Location: Seattle, WA

• Position: ASL Interpreter - High School Assignment

• Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday

• School Year: 2026-2027

• In-person only

Qualifications:

• EIPA score of 4.0 or higher and passing the written performance test

• EIPA scores of 3.5-3.9 may also be considered

• Fingerprinting required prior to start

• School-based experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct 1:1 interpretation for a student throughout the school day

• Facilitate communication between the student, peers, and staff

• Support access to curriculum and social interactions in the classroom

• Collaborate with the student’s educational team

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Sick Leave

• Healthcare Benefits*

• 401(k) with company matching

• W-2 employment with general and professional liability insurance

• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses

• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate between school sites

• Referral bonuses

• No non-compete clauses

• Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching*(*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above, following a short waiting period)

Why Work With Ampersand Therapy?

Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company founded by providers who understand what it’s like to work in schools. Our mission is to build a community of therapists who feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference. We proudly serve school districts throughout Western Washington and across several other states. You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team of school-based specialists-some of whom are still active providers in schools themselves. We offer mentorship and support, especially for newer school-based specialists, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.

Our Values:

• Equity & Inclusion: We’re actively working to build a diverse, inclusive culture and support racial justice. We donate to organizations like The Conscious Kid and provide anti-racism resources to our team.

• Community Engagement: We volunteer with and support nonprofits such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth - and empower our team to support the causes that matter most to them.

• Environmental Sustainability: We reduce paper use, seek low-waste therapy options, and are committed to maintaining a negative carbon footprint.

Join our team of passionate school-based clinicians in Seattle, WA and make a lasting impact with students!