Part-Time School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Amergis; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards program

Job summary

Amergis in Biloxi, MS is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a contract, part-time role to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in classroom settings using ASL. The interpreter facilitates communication between students, teachers and peers during instruction, activities and discussions.

The position requires ASL proficiency and appropriate interpreter credentials where required by state or district guidelines, with a pay rate of $35 per hour for about 20 hours per week.

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).
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable).
• 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.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

Associates or Bachelors in interpreting / deaf studies or related field

Job description

Amergis in Biloxi, MS is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a contract, part-time role to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in classroom settings using ASL. The interpreter facilitates communication between students, teachers and peers during instruction, activities and discussions.

The position requires ASL proficiency and appropriate interpreter credentials where required by state or district guidelines, with a pay rate of $35 per hour for about 20 hours per week.