Part-Time ASL Interpreter for Inclusive School Classrooms

Birch Agency; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Birch Agency is seeking a fluent Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a school-based setting in Arcadia, FL. This part-time contract role offers meaningful classroom interpretation and collaboration with educators.

Responsibilities include interpreting IEP-guided instruction, attending meetings, and preparing materials. Requires ASL and English proficiency, an EIPA score of 3.5+, and an Associate degree.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in interpreting, deaf education, classroom interpreting, or related field preferred.
• EIPA score 3.5 or higher.
• Fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL).
• Experience with educational/classroom interpreting preferred.
• Understanding of the academic and social challenges faced by deaf or hard of hearing students.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpretation services as specified within student IEPs.
• Interpret classroom instruction, lectures, discussions, activities, meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Adapt interpretation methods to meet varying communication needs and learning styles.
• Support communication between students, teachers, peers, and school staff.
• Interpret informal conversations and interactions during unstructured school times.
• Prepare and review classroom subject matter to ensure accurate interpretation.
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in team meetings and planning sessions.
• Support development of a Deaf-friendly educational environment.
• Provide staff with information regarding interpretation processes and student needs.

Skills

ASL

English

Classroom interpreting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Associates degree

EIPA score 3.5+

Job description

Birch Agency is seeking a fluent Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a school-based setting in Arcadia, FL. This part-time contract role offers meaningful classroom interpretation and collaboration with educators.

Responsibilities include interpreting IEP-guided instruction, attending meetings, and preparing materials. Requires ASL and English proficiency, an EIPA score of 3.5+, and an Associate degree.