School ASL Interpreter: Impactful Educational Support

MONTESSORI SCHOOL; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Amergis is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. The interpreter will render ASL and spoken language to ensure access to classroom instruction, activities, and discussions.

Applicants should have ASL proficiency and relevant degrees or certifications, plus compliance with state/federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Associates or Bachelors in interpreting, deaf studies or related field preferred.
• State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (as applicable).
• EIPA certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement).
• 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.

Skills

Proficiency in American Sign Language

Education

Associates or Bachelors in interpreting/deaf studies or related field

State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate

RID certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amergis is seeking an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. The interpreter will render ASL and spoken language to ensure access to classroom instruction, activities, and discussions.

Applicants should have ASL proficiency and relevant degrees or certifications, plus compliance with state/federal requirements.