Educational Sign Language Interpreter - House Springs, Missouri

ProCare Therapy; House Springs (MO); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

ProCare Therapy is seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to support a high school student with real-time ASL interpretation during instructional periods and activities. This contract role emphasizes accessible communication and inclusive learning within a collaborative educational environment.

The interpreter will work with teachers and counselors to foster student participation, review materials beforehand, and promote inclusion while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics

Qualifikationen

• ASL proficiency and interpreting practices in school settings.
• Prior experience as Sign Language Interpreter, preferably in education.
• Ability to interpret spoken language to sign and vice versa with accuracy and impartiality.
• Understanding of needs of Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students.
• Strong communication and collaboration with educators and staff.
• Commitment to student confidentiality and professional ethics.

Aufgaben

• Provide real-time sign language interpretation during all instructional periods and school activities for the student.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and staff to support student integration.
• Facilitate clear communication between student and staff for academic and social inclusion.
• Prepare for classes by reviewing materials to anticipate vocabulary or concepts.
• Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource to promote school inclusion.

Kenntnisse

ASL proficiency

Interpreting practices

Educational setting experience

Accurate interpretation

Confidentiality & ethics

Communication with staff

Ausbildung

Education credentials not specified

Tools

Notes/visual aids

Jobbeschreibung

Step into an impactful contract opportunity as a Sign Language Interpreter supporting high school students in an engaging educational environment. This role centers on working closely with one incoming student, ensuring accessible communication and fostering an inclusive learning experience.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and knowledge of interpreting practices for school settings
• Prior experience serving as a Sign Language Interpreter, ideally in an educational environment
• Ability to interpret spoken language to sign language and vice versa with accuracy and impartiality
• Understanding of the needs of Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with educators and support staff
• Commitment to maintaining student confidentiality and professional ethics

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time sign language interpretation during all assigned instructional periods and school activities for a transferring high school student
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and additional staff to support student integration and participation
• Facilitate clear, accessible communication between the student and school staff, ensuring both academic and social inclusion
• Prepare for classes by reviewing materials when needed to anticipate specific vocabulary or concepts
• Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource to promote broader school inclusion efforts

By taking on this role, you help create an equitable and supportive educational experience for students in need of communication access. The school offers a collaborative atmosphere and values the contributions interpreters bring to student success.