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Sorenson

Senior Sign Language Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$66K/yr

Preferred Graduate Degree In ASL Linguistics, Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, Deaf Education, or a related field. Experience 3 Years of substantive professional ASL work (annotation ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for deaf studies in the United States is $55,447.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Deaf Studies?

A Deaf Studies job typically involves working with the Deaf community, focusing on areas such as education, advocacy, interpreting, social services, or research. Professionals in this field may work as sign language interpreters, educators, counselors, or community outreach coordinators. These roles aim to promote accessibility, cultural awareness, and support for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals. Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture is often essential. Career opportunities exist in schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Deaf Studies?

To thrive in Deaf Studies, you need a strong understanding of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency, and a solid academic background in linguistics or social sciences, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with assistive technologies, ASL interpreting certifications, and research tools like data analysis software is beneficial. Cultural sensitivity, effective communication, and advocacy skills are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure successful engagement, research, and support within Deaf communities and related professional environments.

What career opportunities are available for professionals with a background in Deaf Studies?

A background in Deaf Studies opens doors to a variety of career paths including roles in education (such as ASL instructors or Deaf education specialists), interpreting, advocacy, social work, and community outreach. Many professionals also find opportunities in research, policy development, or working with organizations that serve Deaf and hard-of-hearing populations. Collaboration with educators, social service networks, and accessibility teams is often a key part of the job. Career advancement can lead to leadership positions in advocacy organizations or specialized roles in academia. This field offers the reward of directly impacting accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment for Deaf communities.

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Infographic showing various Deaf Studies job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,447 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Ventura Unified School District

Ventura, CA

$40.68 - $49.78/mo

Part-time

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Educational Sign Language Interpreter at Ventura Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline 8/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/23/2026 Contact Marie Taylor 8056415000 1178 Number of Openings 6 Salary Pay Range $40.68 - 49.78 Monthly Length of Work Year 181 days Employment Type Part Time About the Employer For the future of every student Ventura Unified has long enjoyed a legacy as an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family. Our public schools, too, have built a reputation as safe and nurturing environments where students receive a well-rounded education. Our passion is to help the children in our schools find their passion -- academically and personally-- believing that each and every student has a brilliant future ahead of them

Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide voice to sign and sign to voice interpreting and other support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a variety of settings to facilitate communications between students, faculty, staff, administrators and others. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires an Associate's degree in a sign language interpreter training program, deaf studies or a related area. Requires one year of experience providing sign-to-English (expressive skills) and English-to-sign (receptive skills) interpreting in one or more sign systems/languages.

Additional related experience in an academic or similar environment may be substituted for some higher education based on two years of experience for one year of college. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Requires: By July 1, 2009 and thereafter, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) OR Have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) OR Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) OR National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment. Valid California driver's license

Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires an Associate's degree in a sign language interpreter training program, deaf studies or a related area. Requires one year of experience providing sign-to-English (expressive skills) and English-to-sign (receptive skills) interpreting in one or more sign systems/languages. Additional related experience in an academic or similar environment may be substituted for some higher education based on two years of experience for one year of college.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Requires: By July 1, 2009 and thereafter, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) OR Have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) OR Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) OR National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment. Valid California driver's license. Comments and Other Information 5 vacancies: 30 hrs/wk Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm w/ 30 minute unpaid break 1 vacancy: 10 hrs/wk Monday to Thursday 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm with Expanded Learning Comments and Other Information 5 vacancies: 30 hrs/wk Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm w/ 30 minute unpaid break 1 vacancy: 10 hrs/wk Monday to Thursday 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm with Expanded Learning CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS

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