School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Montessori School of C-U; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, seeks a School Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf or hard-of-hearing students in Winchester, VA. The interpreter will translate between ASL and spoken language to facilitate classroom instruction and activities.

Qualifications include ASL proficiency and an associate or bachelor's degree in interpreting or related field; EIPA or RID certifications may be required depending on state rules. CPR and health clearances are also expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field preferred.
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate as applicable per state regulation or client requirement.
• RID certification as applicable per state regulation or client requirement.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR and health certificate as applicable.
• Must meet 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 an educational setting.
• Interpret spoken language into sign language and sign language into spoken language during instruction and activities.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

Associates or Bachelors in interpreting, deaf studies or related field

Job description

School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)Setting: SchoolsJob Type: Contract - Full TimePay: $45 / HourHours: 35.00Location: Winchester, VAThe 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 vice versa, which ensures students have accommodations to classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions.Minimum Requirements:Proficiency in American Sign LanguageAssociates degree or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field, preferredState 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 practiceCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt 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 paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, 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.Pay: $45.00 per hour