Educational ASL Interpreter (Contract) - Competitive Pay

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) to facilitate communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students within educational settings in Tacoma, WA. This full-time contract position offers a pay rate of $45 per hour for 35 hours a week.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and degrees, ensuring all federal, state, and local requirements are met. The role is integral for ensuring students engage fully in all learning activities, providing

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language is essential.
• Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in interpreting or a related field.
• Must comply with state requirements and hold relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others.
• Interpret spoken language into American Sign Language and vice versa.
• Ensure students have accommodations to classroom instruction and activities.

Skills

Proficiency in American Sign Language

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in interpreting

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification

State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment certificate

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) to facilitate communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students within educational settings in Tacoma, WA. This full-time contract position offers a pay rate of $45 per hour for 35 hours a week.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and degrees, ensuring all federal, state, and local requirements are met. The role is integral for ensuring students engage fully in all learning activities, providing