Empowering School Sign Language Interpreter SLI Full-Time

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a contract full-time position in Shawnee, KS. The role supports deaf or hard-of-hearing students in educational settings using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa, ensuring access to instruction and discussions.

Minimum requirements include proficiency in ASL, an associated degree, and relevant state certifications or equivalents where applicable. Competitive benefits are included. Position is on-site in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Associates degree or Bachelor’s 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).
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable).
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

Associates or Bachelors in interpreting / Deaf studies

Job description

Amergis is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a contract full-time position in Shawnee, KS. The role supports deaf or hard-of-hearing students in educational settings using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa, ensuring access to instruction and discussions.

Minimum requirements include proficiency in ASL, an associated degree, and relevant state certifications or equivalents where applicable. Competitive benefits are included. Position is on-site in a school setting.