School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for travel assignments in Tolleson, AZ. The role supports classrooms by interpreting between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and staff, using ASL for effective communication during instruction and activities.

The candidate should have ASL proficiency and hold or pursue relevant credentials (EIPA, RID, state board). This position offers weekly pay and benefits, with a 35-hour work week and travel to multiple school

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language
• Degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field preferred
• State Board Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (as applicable)
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate (as applicable)
• RID certification (as applicable)
• Complies with 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 in the educational setting.
• Interpret spoken language into ASL and vice versa for classroom activities and discussions.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in interpreting/related field

State Board certificate (as applicable)

EIPA certificate (as applicable)

RID certification (as applicable)

Job description

School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $1215 / Week

Hours: 35.00

Location: Tolleson, AZ

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trained professional 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, 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

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: Travel

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0203

Contract Duration: 36

Pay Rate: $1215 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-10-05T21:46:09