Sign Language Interpreter

Pediatric Developmental Services; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter to support students in inclusive classrooms. Join a dedicated team focused on helping every child reach their potential in a bright, positive environment.

The role emphasizes facilitating communication, collaboration with teachers and staff, and providing accessibility during lessons and activities. PDS offers competitive salary and strong benefits, including health, dental, vision, and an IRA with company

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting in classroom settings.
• Ability to interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa.
• Strong communication with students, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication by interpreting speech to sign language and back in the classroom.
• Interpret lectures, instructions, and multimedia to support curriculum engagement.
• Facilitate social interaction between student and peers to aid inclusion.
• Interpret during activities to ensure equal access to school life.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to tailor strategies for the student's needs.

Skills

Sign language

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Sign Language Interpreter Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, this may be the position for you!

This teaching position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching

Sign Language Interpreter Responsibilities:

• Facilitating Communication: Interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa to ensure the student can fully understand and participate in classroom activities and discussions.

• Supporting Academic Success: Assist the student by interpreting lectures, instructions, and multimedia content to help them engage with the curriculum.

• Encouraging Social Interaction: Facilitate communication between the student and their peers to support their social development and inclusion.

• Providing Accessibility: Interpret during extracurricular activities, assemblies, and special events to ensure the student has equal access to all aspects of school life.

• Collaborating with Staff: Work closely with teachers, special education staff, and administrators to adapt and implement strategies tailored to the student's needs.

Do you have strong communication skills? Are you self-motivated? Are you patient and willing to problem solve? Can you easily connect with children and their parents? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers & pediatric therapists, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that every one of our employees is essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.