School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for a contract full-time position in Shawnee, KS. The role supports deaf or hard-of-hearing students in educational settings using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa, ensuring access to instruction and discussions.

Minimum requirements include proficiency in ASL, an associated degree, and relevant state certifications or equivalents where applicable. Competitive benefits are included. Position is on-site in a school setting.

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

Job description

School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $40 / Hour

Hours: 35.00

Location: Shawnee, KS

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 InterpreterCertificate (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 ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• 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: 0427

Contract Duration: 28

Pay Rate: $40 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-22T14:25:55