• Sign Language Interpreter

    Amergis (Yelm, WA)


    Salary: $1625 / Week

     

    Educational Sign Language Interpreter – Empower Communication, Support Inclusion

     

    We’re seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Educational Sign Language Interpreter to join our team and help foster inclusive learning environments for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. In this role, you will serve as a vital communication bridge, ensuring that every student has full access to classroom instruction, social interaction, and learning activities.

     

    What You’ll Do: As a trained professional, you’ll facilitate communication between students, teachers, staff, and peers using American Sign Language (ASL) and other interpreting methods. You'll work closely with educators and support teams to help students engage with curriculum content and thrive academically and socially within the school environment.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)

    + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or a related field (preferred)

    + State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (if required)

    + EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) Certificate (as applicable by state/client)

    + RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certification (as required by state/client)

    + Compliance with all applicable professional standards of practice

    + Current CPR certification (if applicable)

    + Completed TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray (if applicable)

    + Current health certificate, if required by contract or state

    + Must meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

    + Minimum age: 18 years

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.