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How much do part time educational interpreter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time educational interpreter in the United States is $23.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Educational Interpreter vs Part Time Sign Language Interpreter?

AspectPart Time Educational InterpreterPart Time Sign Language Interpreter
CredentialsTypically requires state certification or interpreter training specific to educational settingsRequires sign language proficiency, often certified (e.g., NIC, RID)
Work EnvironmentSchools, classrooms, educational settingsVarious settings including medical, legal, community events
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, educational institutionsHealthcare facilities, courts, community organizations
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched together due to similar skills and certificationsRelated but broader in scope

Part Time Educational Interpreters primarily work in schools, focusing on assisting students with hearing impairments, while Part Time Sign Language Interpreters work across various settings, including medical and legal environments. Both roles require sign language proficiency and relevant certifications, but their work environments and employer types differ significantly.

What does a part time educational interpreter do?

A Part Time Educational Interpreter facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and others in an educational setting, such as classrooms or school events. They convert spoken language into sign language, or vice versa, to ensure information is accessible. Working part-time means they may only interpret for certain classes, students, or on specific days. Their role helps provide equal access to education and supports students’ academic and social participation.

What are some common challenges faced by part time educational interpreters, and how can they be addressed?

Part-time educational interpreters often face challenges such as adapting quickly to different classroom environments, managing varying communication needs among students, and maintaining consistency with limited hours. To address these challenges, interpreters can collaborate closely with teachers and staff to stay informed about lesson plans and student needs, and participate in regular professional development. Building strong relationships with students and other interpreters also helps ensure smooth communication and educational access.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time educational interpreter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Educational Interpreter, you need proficiency in sign language (ASL or other relevant systems), a high school diploma or higher education, and often national or state certification such as EIPA or RID. Familiarity with educational terminology, classroom technology, and interpreting platforms is commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to remain impartial help interpreters foster effective communication between students, teachers, and peers. These competencies ensure deaf or hard-of-hearing students have equal access to educational content and classroom participation.
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Part-Time Educational Interpreter

Beaufort County School District

Beaufort, SC • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Classified - Part-Time/Temp
Date Posted:
6/1/2026
Location:
STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
(High-Needs School)
POSITION PURPOSE: Provides interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students, their classmates, the educational staff and others involved in the educational setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Accurately interprets spoken and signed messages without censorship for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, classmates, educational staff and others involved in the educational setting.
  • Participates in educational team meetings.
  • Provides interpreting for other activities during the regularly scheduled school day as needed (i.e. field trips, IEP meetings, etc.).
  • Prepares for interpreting by familiarization with the physical environment and with subject-area vocabulary and concepts.
  • Remains current and knowledgeable on language expansions and trends.
  • Attends in-service activities, engages in academic coursework, or reassesses interpreting skills through the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Written Test.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum: high school diploma.
  • Preferred: Baccalaureate degree, graduation from a recognized interpreter training program (ITP).
  • Preferred: National certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 4.0+.
  • Successful completion of the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment including the Written Assessment.
  • Fluency in English and in Sign Language
  • Adherence to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Codes of Professional Conduct.
  • Current membership in the state and/or national interpreting organizations desirable.

EXPERIENCE:
  • Knowledge and understanding of children.
  • Ability to work with others.
  • Willingness to follow directions.
  • Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.
  • Ability to accept individual differences among children.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and telephone skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
  1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
  2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
  3. Speak and hear.
  4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
  5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:
  1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
  2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
  3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
  4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
  5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Principal
DAYS PER YEAR: 180
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: To Be Determined
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing a "Classified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________
THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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