Sign Language Interpreter

Ashmore Connection; Rainier (WA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Benefits Coverage through summer months

Continuing Education Stipends/Materials Stipends

License Reimbursement

Local or Travel Contracts Available

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a full-time Sign Language Interpreter in Rainier. This role involves interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing students and working under teachers' direction. Candidates should hold an EIPA certification with a minimum score of 4.0 and have some experience in educational settings. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including insurance and stipends.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sign Language Interpreter, preferably in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for students utilizing their preferred mode of communication.
• Assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Attend students' IEP Team meetings.

Skills

Sign Language Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

EIPA certification with a minimum score of 4.0

Job description

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Ashmore Connection is currently seeking an excellent Sign Language Interpreter for a full‑time opportunity in the Rainier area this school year! New grads welcome!

Duties

• Work under the direction and supervision of the teacher to whom assigned.
• Interpret for students utilizing the students preferred mode of communications.
• Provide interpreting during the school day in academic and non‑academic settings.
• Confer with educators to plan for interpreting.
• Demonstrate and understand the educational process of interpreting by receiving training specific to job needs.
• Assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing and perform other related duties which benefit the students.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
• Interpret auditory and signed information which includes environmental sounds, teacher instruction, student questions, and peer communication as described in Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.
• Attend student’s IEP Team meeting in order to provide information about the student’s communication abilities and needs.
• Serve as a member of the educational team to provide direct support to students with deaf and blindness as indicated in the students’ Individualized Educational Plan.
• Work effectively in close physical proximity to students who are primarily visual and tactile learners.
• Become proficient in the assigned student’s communication methods and strategies.
• Assist staff in teaching academics, daily living and social skills.
• Accompany and support the student during community‑based instruction.
• Create activities and experiences to complement instructional program and IEP goals.

Required

• Minimum 4.0 score on EIPA.
• Experience as a Sign Language Interpreter, preferably in a school setting.

Ashmore Connection offers great benefits, including:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Benefits Coverage through summer months.
• Continuing Education Stipends/Materials Stipends.
• License Reimbursement.
• Local or Travel Contracts Available.

If you are a dynamic professional with a passion for the deaf and hard of hearing community and are looking to make a difference in education, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Education and Other

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting