School Sign Language Interpreter

TrulyHired; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a qualified Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in a Florida school setting. The interpreter will provide real-time classroom interpretation and assist in communication between students, teachers, and staff.

Responsibilities include interpreting lectures, adapting materials, and ensuring access to notes and assignments. Candidates should have a Florida Registered Interpreter certification or be enrolled in certification training and able to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of higher education or an associate's degree or equivalent.
• Florida Registered Interpreter certification or enrollment in certification training.
• Knowledge of privacy laws including HIPAA, FERPA, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend classes with hearing-impaired students, interpreting instruction and facilitating communication.
• Facilitate communication among hearing-impaired students, teachers, and peers.
• Adapt materials by signing or using visual aids.
• Set up physical settings for communication including seating, lighting, and acoustics.
• Utilize specialized interpreter equipment and train others in its use.
• Provide voice-to-sign interpretation and sign-to-voice interpretation for classroom activities.
• Interpret lectures, instructions, labs, and discussions to enable participation.
• Record assignments and ensure students have access to notes.
• Maintain confidentiality per Interpreter Code of Ethics and participate in conferences with parents.
• Prepare for daily interpreting assignments by reviewing content and materials.

Skills

Clear communication

Sign language interpretation

HIPAA/FERPA knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Listening and signing for long periods

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or 2 years college

Florida Registered Interpreter certification

Enrollment in certification training

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a qualified Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in a Florida school setting. The interpreter will provide real-time classroom interpretation and assist in communication between students, teachers, and staff.

Responsibilities include interpreting lectures, adapting materials, and ensuring access to notes and assignments. Candidates should have a Florida Registered Interpreter certification or be enrolled in certification training and able to