Sign Language Interpreter

Allied Instructional; Valdosta (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Instructional Services seeks experienced educational interpreters to join our team of independent contractors serving deaf or hard-of-hearing students. You will collaborate with a school-based team and support students across educational settings, providing high-quality interpretation.

Professionals must maintain RID/EIPA standards, be willing to travel, and adapt to diverse classrooms. AIS supports interpreters through strong district partnerships and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold EIPA 3.5+ or RID/NIC or VQAS level 3.
• Willing to provide interpreting services in educational settings and at all levels.
• Willing to travel and have reliable transportation (if not working remotely).

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services to deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals in the educational setting.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with educational staff, parents, students, and community members.
• Demonstrate professional judgment and adhere to RID Code of Ethics/Professional Code of Conduct.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct within school environments.
• Attend meetings (child study, IEPs, triennial reviews) as requested.
• Collaborate with the educational team to ensure access to communication and curriculum.
• Function as a positive member of the educational team.
• Maintain records of communications and travel for supervisor review.

Skills

Willing to travel

Education

EIPA 3.5+ / RID/NIC / VQAS level 3

Job description

We are looking for experienced, qualified educational interpreters to join our team of independent contractors who enjoy working with an educational team to ensure the success of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Why choose AIS? Whether you are new to the field or highly experienced independent contractor, AIS offers unmatched support from highly qualified professionals.

At AIS, all members of our administrative team come from special education backgrounds and are committed to seeing that all students succeed. We have a reputation for success that supports consistent partnerships with school districts in multiple states. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality professionals are matched with placement options that allow them to thrive. Come see why so many districts and professionals choose to partner with us year after year!

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