Substitute Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired 2026/27

About the role

Performs all duties and responsibilities related to Interpreting/transliterating for deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstream/inclusion/self-contained academic, special subject or vocational classes.

Responsibilities

• Interprets/transliterates for deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstream/inclusion/self-contained academic, special subject or vocational classes
• Interprets all activities in the classroom including but not limited to lectures, conversations, videos and special projects
• Functions as an educational team member related to communication of deaf and hard of hearing children
• Provides on-going educational support to deaf and hard of hearing students
• Provides as needed services for school functions outside the classroom, during regularly scheduled school hours
• Interprets for meetings, conferences and workshops as requested by Special Education Manager
• Maintains license through professional development activities as mandated by teacher education and licensure standards
• Perform other duties as required/assigned

Requirements

• Ohio Department of Education 5 Year Professional Associate, Endorsement Code 282200 Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired, required.
• Knowledge of various philosophies for educating deaf and hard of hearing children
• Ability to use a variety of communication modes used with deaf and hard of hearing children
• Ability to work at various locations with children of various ages and abilities
• Basic understanding of IEP processes and teams
• Education
• To Apply
• Please submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.
• EEO Statement

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Type: Substitute Job Families Date Posted: 2026-06-04 Location: Administration or As Assigned ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work. BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

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