ASL School Interpreter: Empower Deaf Students

Amergis; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and school staff. The interpreter will render spoken language into ASL and vice versa to ensure access to classroom instruction and activities.

Minimum requirements include ASL proficiency, an associate or bachelor’s degree in interpreting or a related field, and applicable professional certifications (State Board Initial Certificate, EIPA, RID).

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language mandatory.
• Degree in interpreting or related field preferred.
• State Board Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate as applicable.
• EIPA certificate as applicable per state requirements.
• RID certification as applicable per state requirements.
• Must meet professional standards of practice.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Professional standards

18+ age

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in interpreting/related

State Board Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate

EIPA certificate

RID certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Amergis is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and school staff. The interpreter will render spoken language into ASL and vice versa to ensure access to classroom instruction and activities.

Minimum requirements include ASL proficiency, an associate or bachelor’s degree in interpreting or a related field, and applicable professional certifications (State Board Initial Certificate, EIPA, RID).