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Pay: $52/hour

Duration: ASAP – End of School Year

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 32.5 hours/week

Interview: Virtual or In-Person

Position Overview:

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. Using American Sign Language (ASL), the interpreter ensures students have full access to classroom instruction, activities, and learning discussions.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Proficiency in American Sign Language

+ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in interpreting, deaf studies, or related field preferred

+ State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (as applicable)

+ Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 3.5 or above or national certification

+ Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable)

+ Must also be licensed through DOH

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

+ Current CPR certification (if applicable)

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

+ Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Position Details:

+ Caseload: Age group TBD (preferences can be discussed during interview)

+ Start Date: ASAP

+ End Date: End of School Year

Contact:

Marcus Everhart

National Recruitment Manager

Office: 813-261-7405

Tampa, FL

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.