Sign Language Interpreter

Allied Instructional; Poquoson (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Instructional is seeking educational interpreters for in-person services as independent contractors. You will be compensated for portal and work across school settings and levels.

Ideal candidates hold EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NIC (or VQAS Level 3) and are willing to travel. You must maintain professional communication with staff, parents, and students, and uphold RID ethics while serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students at districts throughout the region.

Qualifications

• Must hold minimal EIPA 3.5 or RID/NIC or VQAS level 3 certification.
• Willing to travel and provide interpreting services in educational settings.
• Reliable transportation if not working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students in school settings.
• Establish professional relationships with staff, parents, students, and community.
• Demonstrate RID ethics and professional conduct in all assignments.
• Attend IEP, child study and other relevant meetings as requested.
• Collaborate with the educational team to ensure access to curriculum.
• Maintain records of communications and travel for supervisor review.

Skills

EIPA 3.5+

RID/NIC

VQAS 3

Educational interpreting

Education

EIPA 3.5+ certification

RID/NIC certification

VQAS Level 3 certification

Job description

AIS is looking for educational interpreters for in-person services to join our team of independent contractors. You are compensated for portal!

Qualifications:

Must hold minimal credentials of an EIPA 3.5 or higher, or RID/NIC certification, or state-level certification such as VQAS level 3.

Must be willing to provide interpreting services in a variety of educational settings and at all educational levels and within the community as needed.

Must be willing to travel and possess reliable transportation (if not working remotely).

DUTIES:

Provide interpreting services to individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing in an effective and appropriate manner and in the target mode established by the individual.

Establish and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with educational staff, parents, students, and community members.

Demonstrate professional judgment in all assignments and exhibit comprehensive and functional knowledge of the RID Code of Ethics/Professional Code of Conduct.

Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate behavior that is conducive to a professional setting.

Attend meetings as requested to include but not limited to child study, IEP meetings, triennial reviews, etc.

Participate in meetings as needed to provide input regarding an individual’s communication ability and skills.

Work with the educational team to ensure access to communication and to the curriculum throughout the school day.

Function within the school environment as a positive member of the educational team.

Maintain records to document communications and travel for review by supervisor as requested.

Office - 100 England St. Ashland, VA 23005