Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) | Chesapeake, Virginia

ProCare Therapy; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School-based schedule

Weekends off

Collaborative environment

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to support elementary students in a dynamic school setting near the Virginia Beach area. This full-time, 35-hour-per-week role runs Monday through Friday with 1:1 assignments and may move to different school locations as coverage is needed.

You will facilitate communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students and collaborate with teachers to promote inclusion.

Qualifications

• VA QA Screening Level III required.
• EIPA score 3.5 strongly preferred; candidates with an EIPA above 3.0 or QAS Score of 3 or better will be considered
• Previous experience as an educational Sign Language Interpreter, preferably with elementary-aged students
• Familiarity with Visaphonics is a plus, but not mandatory
• Strong professional ethics, adaptability, and clear communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 sign language interpreting services to assigned students in various school locations as needed
• Facilitate smooth communication between students, teachers, and peers in academic and social settings
• Adapt interpreting methods to match student needs, including accommodating preferred communication modes
• Collaborate with educational staff to promote inclusion and learning
• Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy in all interpreting services

Skills

VQAS Level III

EIPA 3.5+ preferred

Educational interpreter experience

Communication skills

Job description

Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity as a Sign Language Interpreter supporting elementary students in a dynamic educational environment near the Virginia Beach area. Working full-time, Monday through Friday (35 hours per week), youll play a vital role in facilitating communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Assignments are 1:1, primarily with elementary-age learners, and may shift to different locations within the district as coverage is needed. Flexibility and a student-centered mindset are highly valued as youll help ensure every child receives the support they deserve.

Key Qualifications:

• VA Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III required
• EIPA Score of 3.5 strongly preferred; candidates with an EIPA above 3.0 or QAS Score of 3 or better will be considered
• Previous experience as an educational Sign Language Interpreter, preferably with elementary-aged students
• Familiarity with Visaphonics is a plus, but not mandatory
• Strong professional ethics, adaptability, and clear communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 sign language interpreting services to assigned students in various school locations as needed
• Facilitate smooth communication between students, teachers, and peers in academic and social settings
• Adapt interpreting methods to match student needs, including accommodating preferred communication modes
• Collaborate with educational staff to promote inclusion and learning
• Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy in all interpreting services

Perks:

• School-based schedule with predictable hours and weekends off
• Collaborative, supportive environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on students educational journeys