Part-Time School Sign Language Interpreter

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part 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 Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a part-time, contract assignment in Carmichael, CA. The interpreter facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting, using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa.

The role requires ASL proficiency, appropriate certifications as per state regulations, and adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Associates degree or Bachelors 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

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

Associates degree or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a part-time, contract assignment in Carmichael, CA. The interpreter facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting, using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa.

The role requires ASL proficiency, appropriate certifications as per state regulations, and adherence to professional standards.