Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking an Educational Interpreter to provide school-based services for a local intermediate Unit for Extended School Year – 2026
 Perks:

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities.
  

• We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
  

• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility. 
  

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
  

• School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful.
  

• Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed.
  

• Access to our Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for support and resources for innovative programming, school and caseload stability, and team collaboration for professional growth.
  

• Access our group Facebook page to connect with other Kelly Pediatric Therapy therapists to share resources and updates.
  

• Robust Referral Bonus Program.
  

• Great company culture- supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

 
Job Summary:
Supports the education process for students who are deaf and hard of hearing by facilitating accurate communication between the students and their teachers, hearing peers and other school personnel.  In addition, the interpreter will serve as a member of the student’s educational team.
 Essential Functions:

• Interpreter may voice for the student as needed
  

• Interpret/transliterate lectures, discussions, tests, films, assemblies and extracurricular activities for students who are deaf and hard of hearing utilizing student’s most beneficial communication mode and adjusting the language level to meet student needs
  

• When necessary, provide tutoring in the form of expansion of background knowledge, language and vocabulary (spoken or signed) used in a lesson
  

• Work closely with TOD and collaborate with school staff. Participate in educational team meetings, providing input on student’s use of interpreting services and proficiency in communication, general functioning in the mainstream setting
  

• In collaboration with TOD, provide staff orientations on hearing loss and the use of an interpreter
  

• Promote self-advocacy by helping student understand his/her needs related to interpreting, language, social opportunities, and rights
  

• Prepare for assignments as necessary

 Other Duties: This position description does not express, nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position.  Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibility: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
June 24, 2026, through July 30, 2026
Monday through Thursday
Travel:  There may be travel to job sites. Mileage is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.
Qualifications
 
Level of Degree:

• Must have achieved an EIPA score of 3.5 or higher.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with students with Autism, Life Skills, multiple disabilities and/or other health impairments.
  

• Experience working in educational settings with professional communication and collaboration skills.
  

• Ability to work independently.

 Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
Company Profile:
Backed by the powerhouse of Kelly, we’re a nationwide, leading, pediatric therapy and related-services company, dedicated to quality treatment and provider retention. Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians to serve these students is the catalyst for Kelly Pediatric Therapy’s mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. We’re proud to partner with providers who share our commitment to helping children thrive (like you). Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential!
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