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C2 Staffing

Video Producer/Editor

West Bend, WI · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

... classroom, range, event, and on-location environments, operating cameras, lighting, audio, and ... captioning, finishing, and quality-control work; incorporate motion graphics, animation, and ...

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How much do classroom captioning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for classroom captioning in the United States is $15.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.06 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is classroom captioning?

A Classroom Captioning job involves providing real-time captions for lectures, discussions, and other educational content to assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Captioners use specialized software to transcribe spoken words into text, which is displayed on a screen or personal device. This service ensures accessibility and improves learning experiences in both in-person and online classrooms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in classroom captioning?

To excel in classroom captioning, you need excellent listening skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and a strong command of grammar and language. Familiarity with real-time captioning software such as CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) systems and, in some cases, national certification (like from NCRA or state licensure) is often required. Strong attention to detail, discretion, and effective communication skills help you work seamlessly with students and educators. These abilities ensure accurate, real-time support for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment.

What are some typical challenges a classroom captioner may encounter during a live class session?

Classroom captioners often face the challenge of capturing fast-paced discussions, multiple speakers, and technical terminology in real-time, which requires sharp focus and adaptability. They must also maintain high accuracy while filtering out background noise and handling occasional unexpected disruptions. Effective collaboration with instructors and students is essential to clarify unclear speech or specialized content. Mastery of these challenges helps ensure that all participants have equal access to classroom information and supports smoother educational experiences.

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Infographic showing various Classroom Captioning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,529 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Communication Facilitator Aide

Pasadena Independent School District

Pasadena, TX • On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Pasadena Independent School District rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

442nd of 633 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Job Title: Communication Facilitator Aide Sign Language
Duty Days: 185
Pay Grade: C03
STARTING Salary:  $ 126.62 / DAY 


 

Primary Purpose:

 

Serve as a communication facilitator of all communication between the auditorily impaired student, hearing peers, and the special education teachers in a variety of educational settings.

 

Qualifications:
       Education/Certification:

 
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid Texas Educational Aide Certification
  • Para-Pro Test (No Child Left Behind)/48 College Hours
 

       Special Knowledge/Skills:

 
  • Willingness to participate in training programs and on-the-job training to meet educational and communication needs of  impaired students in special education classes and special vocational classes as needed
  • Basic sign language skills required to assist auditorily impaired students in communicating with all persons in the special education setting
  • Sufficient physical stamina to ensure the comfort and safety of handicapped students; sufficient sign language skills for position
 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 
  • Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local Board Policy
  • Serve as a communication facilitator in a variety of special education classes
  • Provide a language rich experience including sign language, gestures, verbal communication, picture and icon systems to assist students in developing an independent communication system
  • Inform the responsible teacher and appropriate staff of any problems that may occur in the classroom
  • Work with mainstream teachers, as needed, in order to be better prepared for the classroom
  • Assist with materials, classroom routines and organization as directed
  • Help monitor student activities
  • Assist with data collection and progress monitoring of skills
  • Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
  • Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed
  • Assist teachers between assignments working with students as needed or performing clerical duties
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned
 

       Equipment Used:

 
  • Personal computer, copier, audio-visual equipment, closed captioning for the hearing impaired, amplification devices
 

Working Conditions:

 

      Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and basic Sign Language needed in special education settings; maintain emotional control under stress; reading; flexibility to work with an often-changing schedule, including campus changes
  • Repetitive motion; travel between various campuses; biological expose to bacteria and communicable diseases; assist with lifting and transfers of handicapped students; lift moderate to heavy equipment
  • Indoor temperature controlled office environment
   




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