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Now Hiring: School Based ASL Interpreter

Job Title: ASL Interpreter

Employment Type: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday - Friday, School Bell Schedule

Position Summary:

The Educational SignLanguage Interpreter is a trained professional who facilities communicationbetween deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educationalsetting. Often, American Sign Language (ASL) is used to interpret spokenlanguage into sign language and vice versa, which ensures students haveaccommodations to classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Facilitate effective communication between deaf/hard-of-hearing students and hearing individuals in educational settings using American Sign Language and other appropriate communication modes.

+ Interpret classroom instruction, discussions, assemblies, field trips, and extracurricular activities to ensure full access to the educational environment.

+ Collaborate with teachers and staff to understand lesson content, instructional goals, and student needs to provide accurate and contextually appropriate interpretation.

+ Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards and the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

+ Support student engagement and participation while maintaining the role of a neutral communication facilitator.

+ Prepare for assignments by reviewing lesson plans, vocabulary, and subject matter to ensure accurate interpretation.

+ Provide interpreting services for parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and other school-related events as needed.

+ Monitor and report on student communication needs and progress to appropriate educational team members.

+ Participate in professional development and training to maintain certification and enhance interpreting skills.

+ Adapt interpreting techniques to accommodate students’ language preferences, developmental levels, and learning styles.

Minimum Requirements

+ Proficiency in American Sign Language

+ Associates degree or Bachelors 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) certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)

+ Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification ( as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

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

+ Competitive salary based on experience and weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

+ Supportive school environment

Looking foropportunities in other locations? Amergis Educational Staffing provides stafffor school districts across the country. We’d love to help you find your nextopportunity!

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmlybelieve that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we arehappy 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 isdependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly knownas Amergis Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities byconnecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningfulopportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-basedprofessionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffingexperiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteranstatus, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.