Impactful Sign Language Interpreter for Kids

Pediatric Developmental Services; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to support a student in a Maryland classroom. The role emphasizes facilitating communication, ensuring accessibility, and collaborating with teachers and staff to promote academic and social success.

Salary is described as competitive with an associated benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance plus IRA with company matching.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication: Interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa to ensure the student can fully understand and participate in classroom activities and discussions.
• Support academic success: Interpret lectures, instructions, and multimedia content to help the student engage with the curriculum.
• Encourage social interaction: Facilitate communication between the student and their peers to support social development and inclusion.
• Provide accessibility: Interpret during extracurricular activities, assemblies, and special events to ensure the student has equal access to all aspects of school life.
• Collaborate with staff: Work closely with teachers, special education staff, and administrators to adapt and implement strategies tailored to the student's needs.

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to support a student in a Maryland classroom. The role emphasizes facilitating communication, ensuring accessibility, and collaborating with teachers and staff to promote academic and social success.

Salary is described as competitive with an associated benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance plus IRA with company matching.