School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in Oswego, IL. This contract-full-time role focuses on facilitating communication between students and educators in classroom settings.

The interpreter will provide ASL interpretation, ensure compliance with state regulations, hold relevant certifications, and maintain health and safety requirements. This position includes weekly pay and benefits according to Amergis policies.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting.
• Interpret classroom instruction, activities and discussions to ensure accessibility.
• Maintain professional standards of practice and required certifications.

Skills

ASL proficiency

RID certification

EIPA certification

CPR

Health certificate

Compliance with standards

18+ years old

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in interpreting

Job description

School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $43 / Hour

Hours: 35.00

Location: Oswego, IL

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trainedprofessional who facilities communication between deaf or hard-of-hearingstudents and others within an educational setting. Often, American SignLanguage (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: 0416

Contract Duration: 35

Pay Rate: $43 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-14T15:42:15