Sign Language Interpreter

Birch Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Birch Agency seeks a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to support students in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves interpreting in classrooms and school-related activities according to IEP goals, collaborating with teachers, and adapting to diverse student needs.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate, weekly pay, and benefits including a 401(k) with employer matching. A BA or associate’s degree in Educational Interpreting and EIPA RID credentials are required.

Qualifications

• BA or associate’s degree in Educational Interpreting required.
• EIPA score 3.5 or RID certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP
• Interpret information, lectures, discussions, classroom activities, meetings and trainings
• Prepare and study material to ensure clear interpretation
• Adapt interpretations to diverse needs and abilities of students and staff
• Provide interpretation for assemblies, field trips, tests, and events

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Education

BA or associate’s degree in educational interpreting

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter (458140) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19130

Job Description

Birch Agency is seeking a Sign Language Interpreters to join our team.

Birch Agency is actively recruiting Sign Language Interpreters for the Philadelphia, 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

• 401 (k) with employer matching

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! We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, along with a weekly paycheck to name a few. For more information regarding this position, ESY opportunities, and/or additional school based positions.