Sign Language Interpreter

Birch Agency; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability PTO

Job summary

Birch Agency is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to join our team for the Mechanicsburg, PA area for the upcoming school year. Interpreters design and implement services based on students' needs in Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities and support communication in classrooms and school events.

The role involves providing interpretation for assemblies, field trips, trainings, and daily activities, with a competitive hourly rate and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• BA or AS in Educational Interpreting is required.
• Minimum score of 3.5 on EIPA or RID certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP.
• Interpret lectures, meetings, and school activities for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
• Prepare and study material to ensure clear interpretation.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support educational goals.

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Communication

Education

BA or associate degree in Educational Interpreting

Job description

Job Position

Sign Language Interpreter

Location

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Job Description

Birch Agency is seeking a Sign Language Interpreters to join our team. Birch Agency is actively recruiting Sign Language Interpreters for the Mechanicsburg, PA area for the upcoming school year. Our Sign Language Interpreters design and implement services based on the specific needs of the students. We understand that needs of students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community can vary widely depending on the student s experience with sign language and academic performance level. Birch Agency Sign Language Interpreters offer students an opportunity to communicate and be understood.

Services Provided by Sign Language Interpreters

• Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP
• Interpret information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, school meetings, trainings and conferences
• Prepare and study subject matter being taught or presented to ensure clear interpretation
• Adapts interpretations to the varying and diverse needs and abilities of students, and/or teachers, and/or community members
• Provides interpretation for various situations, such as assemblies, field trips, meetings, test administration, phone calls, music, extra-curricular activities, and sports events
• Interprets informal conversations with students and staff during unstructured time
• Participate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities, attending in-services and information sharing for the purpose of optimizing the staff and student participation in the educational environment
• Provide staff with information regarding the interpretation process as well as needs and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate
• Collaborate with Teachers of the D/HH, other classroom teachers and other school staff to provide the optimum educational opportunities

Benefits

• Weekly pay 401 (k) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurances
• Short Term Disability PTO

We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, a weekly paycheck to name a few.

Requirement

• BA or associate s degree in educational Interpreting
• Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreter s Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) OR Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) required

Join our team of Special Education and Healthcare Professionals! For more information regarding this position, ESY opportunities, and/or additional school based positions.