Sign Language Interpreter in Oroville, CA

BlazerJobs, Inc.; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. is seeking experienced sign language interpreters to support middle and high school students in California.

This on-site, full-time contract role involves interpreting for deaf/hard-of-hearing students, assisting with reading, writing, math, and more, and promoting inclusion across classrooms and community activities. Flexibility to cover various academic, vocational, and life-skill settings is valued, with collaboration with teachers and school staff.

Qualifications

• Certification from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, EIPA 4.0+ or NAD/ACCI preferred
• Strong receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language
• Ability to interpret sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign in educational settings

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret between deaf/hard of hearing students and peers, teachers, and staff
• Assist students academically (reading, writing, math, and more)
• Encourage student engagement during classroom, outdoor, and community activities
• Foster inclusion and understanding in all interactions
• Adapt to changing needs of students and educational teams

Skills

ASL interpretation

Receptive/expressive ASL

Classroom collaboration

Adolescent education experience

Job description

Bring your expertise in sign language interpreting to a rewarding opportunity supporting students in vibrant educational settings. Experienced interpreters are needed to empower hard of hearing and deaf students, fostering an inclusive environment where learning knows no barriers. This position offers full-time, contract workapproximately 30 hours per weekserving middle and high school students with a preference-based approach to caseload assignment. Immediate openings are available, with a steady need throughout the upcoming school year.

Key Experience & Qualifications:

• Certification from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, EIPA score of 4.0 or above, ESSE-I/R, or NAD/ACCI assessment preferred
• Candidates with an EIPA below 4.0 are also encouraged to apply and may be classified as ASL Para
• Strong receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language
• Ability to facilitate both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation
• Experience working with adolescents in educational settings is highly valued
• Flexibility to support students in academic, vocational, and life-skill settings
• Collaborative mindset for working closely with teachers and school staff

Role Responsibilities:

• Accurately interpret communication between deaf/hard of hearing students and their peers, teachers, and staff
• Assist students academically, including support in reading, writing, math, and beyond
• Encourage student engagement during classroom, outdoor, and community-based activities
• Foster inclusion and understanding in all interactions
• Adapt to the changing needs of students and educational teams

This onsite position is open to candidates wanting to make a difference every day. Bring your skills where theyre needed most and help shape an accessible educational experience.

Compensation for this position ranges from $29.69 to $49.69. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.