School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a contract‑full time position in Chesapeake, VA. This role enables communication between deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students and educators within a classroom setting, typically using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in American Sign Language and hold appropriate interpreter credentials, with the ability to meet state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• ASL proficiency required.
• Degree in interpreting or related field preferred.
• State and client credential requirements must be met.

Skills

American Sign Language

Education

Associate or Bachelor in interpreting / deaf studies or related field

State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate

RID certification

CPR certification

TB questionnaire / PPD / chest X-ray

Health certificate

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $48 / Hour

Hours: 35.00

Location: Chesapeake, VA

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trained professional who facilities communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. Often, American Sign Language (ASL) is used to interpret spoken language into sign language and viceversa, which ensures students have accommodations to classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language
• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deafstudies 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

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Sign Language Interpreter | Sign Language Interpreter School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0672

Contract Duration: 25

Pay Rate: $48 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-10T21:18:28