Part-Time School Sign Language Interpreter — $50/hr

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a part-time School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for Merced, CA. The interpreter will facilitate classroom communication between deaf students and others, interpreting between ASL and spoken language to support instruction and discussions.

Minimum requirements include proficiency in American Sign Language, an related degree, and state/certification credentials as applicable. CPR and health docs may be required by clients.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language is required.
• 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.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification as applicable.
• Meets 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 the educational setting.
• Interpret spoken language into ASL and ASL into spoken language to support classroom instruction and discussions.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

Associates or Bachelors in interpreting/ Deaf studies

EIPA certificate

RID certification

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a part-time School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for Merced, CA. The interpreter will facilitate classroom communication between deaf students and others, interpreting between ASL and spoken language to support instruction and discussions.

Minimum requirements include proficiency in American Sign Language, an related degree, and state/certification credentials as applicable. CPR and health docs may be required by clients.