Impactful School Sign Language Interpreter - Weekly Pay

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in Oswego, IL. This contract-full-time role focuses on facilitating communication between students and educators in classroom settings.

The interpreter will provide ASL interpretation, ensure compliance with state regulations, hold relevant certifications, and maintain health and safety requirements. This position includes weekly pay and benefits according to Amergis policies.

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 per state regulation or client requirement).
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting.
• Interpret classroom instruction, activities and discussions to ensure accessibility.
• Maintain professional standards of practice and required certifications.

Skills

ASL proficiency

RID certification

EIPA certification

CPR

Health certificate

Compliance with standards

18+ years old

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in interpreting

Job description

Amergis is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in Oswego, IL. This contract-full-time role focuses on facilitating communication between students and educators in classroom settings.

The interpreter will provide ASL interpretation, ensure compliance with state regulations, hold relevant certifications, and maintain health and safety requirements. This position includes weekly pay and benefits according to Amergis policies.