Sign Language Interpreter

Birch Agency; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized agency for interpreters in the United States is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide essential interpretive services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Philadelphia. This role involves adapting interpretations to meet diverse student needs and collaborating with educational professionals to enhance the learning environment. Competitive hourly rates and a $1500 sign-on bonus are offered. Ideal candidates will have significant language proficiency and educational interpreting degrees.

Benefits

$1500 Sign On Bonus

Affordable benefits

Weekly paycheck

Qualifications

• Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP.
• Adapts interpretations to the varying needs of students and faculty.
• Collaborate with educators to enhance learning opportunities.

Skills

Sign Language Proficiency

Interpretive Communication

Collaboration

Education

BA or associates degree in educational Interpreting

Job description

Job Position: Sign Language Interpreter

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19130

Job Description:

Birch Agency is seeking a Sign Language Interpreters to join our team. $1,500 Sign On Bonus.

Birch Agency is actively recruiting Sign Language Interpreters for the Philadelphia, PA area. 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 students experience with sign language and academic performance level. Birch Agency Sign Language Interpreters offer students an opportunity to communicate and be understood.This position offers a $1500 Sign on Bonus.

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

Requirement:

• BA or associates degree in educational Interpreting
• Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreters 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.

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