School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) to facilitate communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students within educational settings in Tacoma, WA. This full-time contract position offers a pay rate of $45 per hour for 35 hours a week.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and degrees, ensuring all federal, state, and local requirements are met. The role is integral for ensuring students engage fully in all learning activities, providing

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language is essential.
• Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in interpreting or a related field.
• Must comply with state requirements and hold relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others.
• Interpret spoken language into American Sign Language and vice versa.
• Ensure students have accommodations to classroom instruction and activities.

Skills

Proficiency in American Sign Language

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in interpreting

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification

State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment certificate

Job description

School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $45 / Hour

Hours: 35.00

Location: Tacoma, WA

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trainedprofessional who facilitates 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 vice versa, 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

• 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

0294

Contract Duration

30

Pay Rate

$45 / Hour

Date Posted

2026-09-23T18:08:11