Sign Language Interpreter in Ponca City, OK

Sunbelt Staffing; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a dedicated American Sign Language Interpreter to provide daily classroom interpretation for one high school student in Ponca City, Oklahoma. This contract-to-hire role offers a stable path within a supportive school environment and standard school-week scheduling.

Responsibilities include interpreting lessons, collaborating with educational staff, and maintaining confidentiality and professional standards while adapting to the student’s evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma QAST certification.
• RID certification is required.
• TASK 12 completion (Training and Assessment Systems for K-12 Educational Interpreters).
• Experience in educational settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture and interpreting best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret classroom instruction and school communications for one high school student on a daily basis.
• Foster an inclusive and accessible learning experience.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure effective accommodation.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Adjust approach as needed to meet individual student needs and educational goals.
• Maintain accurate records of interpreting services rendered.

Skills

QAST Certification

RID Certification

TASK 12

Educational interpretation

Deaf culture knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students by providing vital communication access as an American Sign Language Interpreter in a high school setting. This contract-to-hire opportunity places you in a supportive educational environment where your skills help bridge the gap for one dedicated student each day.

Qualifications:

• Hold current Oklahoma Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) certification


• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification required


• Completed Training and Assessment Systems for K-12 Educational Interpreters (TASK 12)


• Experience with sign language interpretation in educational settings preferred


• Strong understanding of Deaf culture and interpreting best practices


• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Responsibilities:

• Interpret classroom instruction and school communications for one high school student on a daily basis


• Foster an inclusive and accessible learning experience


• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure effective accommodation


• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions


• Adjust approach as needed to meet individual student needs and educational goals


• Maintain accurate records of interpreting services rendered

This role is full time, with 33.75 hours per week across a standard 5-day school schedule, ensuring you have evenings and weekends to yourself.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including highly competitive, weekly pay, access to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a matching 401k and flexible spending account. This is an excellent pathway to grow your interpreting career within a nurturing school environment.