American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Languages Unlimited, LLC; Harpers Ferry (WV); In loco; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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Languages Unlimited, LLC seeks American Sign Language interpreters for a recurring onsite assignment in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., totaling about 35 hours per week, with work in classrooms and workshops. Candidates will provide ASL-English interpretation in classroom and hands-on settings, support one Deaf student, coordinate with another interpreter if needed, and complete onboarding and documentation in line with RID ethics.

Competenze

• At least 1 year of professional ASL interpreting experience.
• Strong receptive and expressive interpreting skills.
• Ability to interpret accurately between ASL and spoken English.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Mansioni

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial interpreting between ASL and spoken English.
• Support one Deaf student during classroom instruction and hands-on training.
• Interpret communication involving students, instructors, staff, and other participants.
• Become familiar with relevant terminology, classroom routines, and workshop procedures.
• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout the student’s program.
• Coordinate with another interpreter when the schedule is divided.
• Maintain clear handoff procedures for consistent terminology and service continuity.
• Assess duration, complexity, and communication intensity of the assignment.
• Notify when additional interpreter support may be needed.

Conoscenze

ASL interpretation

Confidentiality

RID Code of Conduct

Transportation

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Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Total Coverage Needed: Approximately 35 hours per week

Work Setting: Onsite classrooms plus workshops

Job Type: Full-time or part-time contract assignment

Position Summary:

Languages Unlimited, LLC is seeking qualified American Sign Language interpreters for a recurring onsite assignment in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

The interpreter team will provide communication access for 2+ Deaf students enrolled in different studies. Services will take place primarily in classroom and hands-on workshop environments.

We are open to either of the following staffing arrangements:

• Two full-time interpreters covering Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; or
• Three or more part-time interpreters dividing the recurring weekly schedule to provide complete coverage

Applicants who cannot cover the entire schedule are encouraged to apply and clearly state the days and hours they are available.

Appropriate rest periods will be provided during the workday. The assigned interpreter or interpreter team will also assess the demands of the assignment and communicate when additional interpreter support may be needed to remain consistent with applicable ASL Interpreting policies and professional guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial interpreting between ASL and spoken English.
• Support one Deaf student during classroom instruction and hands-on carpentry training.
• Interpret communication involving the student, instructors, staff, and other authorized participants.
• Become familiar with relevant studies terminology, classroom routines, and workshop procedures.
• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout the student’s program.
• Coordinate effectively with another part-time interpreter when the schedule is divided.
• Maintain clear handoff procedures to support consistent terminology and service continuity.
• Assess the duration, complexity, physical demands, and communication intensity of the assignment.
• Notify Languages Unlimited when a second interpreter or additional support may be appropriate.
• Follow facility access, badge, safety, security, and professional-conduct requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning the student and all assignment-related information.
• Complete required service records and administrative documentation accurately and on time.

Schedule and Staffing Options:

Full-Time Option

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Approximately 35+ hours per week

Part-Time Options

Three or more part-time interpreters may divide the weekly schedule. Possible arrangements could include:

• Specific full days assigned to each interpreter
• Morning and afternoon coverage blocks
• Another consistent division that provides complete coverage

The final part-time schedule will be established based on interpreter availability and operational needs. Applicants must clearly identify all available days and hours.

Part-time candidates may also be considered for backup or supplemental coverage.

Services will be provided at an educational and vocational training center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

The work environment may include:

• Classroom instruction
• Workshops
• Meetings and conferences
• Student activities and authorized events
• Training and staff-development sessions
• Other authorized locations associated with the student’s program

Because the assignment includes vocational instruction, applicants must be comfortable working in an active vocational workshop and complying with applicable safety procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• At least one year of professional ASL interpreting experience
• Strong receptive and expressive interpreting skills
• Ability to interpret accurately between ASL and spoken English
• Ability to work consistently in classroom and hands-on workshop settings
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to follow the RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Reliable transportation to the onsite location
• Ability to comply with facility access, conduct, and safety requirements
• Ability to provide the required onboarding and credential documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational interpreting experience
• Vocational or technical-training interpreting experience
• Experience supporting a recurring student assignment
• Familiarity with technical or trade-related terminology
• Experience coordinating coverage with another interpreter
• Experience determining when team interpreting or additional interpreter support is appropriate

Facility Access and Onboarding:

A building-access badge will be provided. The selected interpreter or interpreters must comply with all facility-access and badge requirements.

Onboarding may include verification of:

• Current CV
• RID, NAD, BEI, or other nationally recognized certification
• Applicable licenses or credentials
• Confidentiality acknowledgment
• Professional-conduct acknowledgment
• Facility-specific forms
• Applicable safety, access, or rules-of-behavior documentation

All applicable onboarding requirements must be completed before onsite services begin.

Travel and Compensation:

Applicants must propose an hourly rate that includes all routine commuting expenses.

Mileage, commuting time, travel time, and other routine travel expenses must be included in the proposed hourly rate. These expenses will not be reimbursed separately for regular onsite attendance.

Applicants should consider the distance to Harpers Ferry when proposing an hourly rate and accepting a full-time or part-time schedule.

Candidates interested in part-time work should identify the specific days and hours they can commit to on a recurring basis.

About Languages Unlimited

Languages Unlimited, LLC provides professional interpreting and language-access services for government, educational, commercial, and community organizations. We are committed to accurate communication, professional service, and respectful working relationships with interpreters, clients, and consumers.

Languages Unlimited, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.