STAGES Sign Language Interpreter- Contractor

Stride, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Stride, Inc. is seeking a part-time Sign Language Interpreter (Contractor) to translate academic content for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in a virtual setting.

Candidates may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve across multiple schools as an independent consultant (1099). The role requires fluency in ASL, collaboration with IEP teams, and flexibility to support live online instruction, meetings, and extracurricular activities while maintaining professional standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience interpreting in educational environment.
• Minimum 1 year experience providing interpreting services virtually.
• National Interpreter Certification issued by RID and/or state educational interpreter licensure.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and transliterate live virtual instruction to support D/HH students.
• Adapt language for individual student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and care teams to ensure IEP compliance.
• Provide expressive and voice interpretation for classroom content and activities.
• Interpret for school events, meetings, and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain professional standards per RID Code of Ethics.

Skills

Educational interpreting

Virtual interpretation

ASL proficiency

Tools

MS365 Proficient

Job description

The STAGES Sign Language Interpreter -CONTRACTOR is responsible for interpreting or transliterating all academic content to allow students who are D/HH to access instruction, communicate with other members of the school community, and participate in school-based activities. The scope of services and supports provided by the Educational Interpreter will be determined by the students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The Educational Interpreter serves as a collaborative member of a team that supports students identified as D/HH in a virtual academic environment and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The Sign Language Interpreter- Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099). This is a Part-Time position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Experience using one or more signing systems in an educational setting, including American Sign Language (ASL), Manually Coded English, Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Finger Spelling

Interpret and transliterate content presented in the live, synchronous virtual academic setting as delineated in the assigned students' IEPs

Adapt language and materials to meet the individual needs of students with hearing loss

Collaborate with other members of the school community (e.g., general education teachers, special education teachers, caregivers, related service providers) to share information regarding students' progress and needs, as well as to ensure services are delivered in compliance with IEPs

Serve as an integral member of the IEP team and attend IEP meetings

Provide expressive and voice interpretation of classroom instruction, clarify curricular content, support work completion, and provide language support in small groups or during one-on-one interactions

Interpret for school activities outside of the virtual classroom, extracurricular activities, and meetings with caregivers

Adhere to professional standards as outlined in the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Serve as a liaison between students who are D/HH, hearing peers, staff, community members, and/or caregivers

Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, caregivers, and school staff

Be available to students, caregivers, and staff during designated work hours

Work from a professional home office environment, conducive to video and audio needs and a structured schedule

Must be self-motivated, dependable, creative, and passionate about meeting the needs of students

Prior experience supporting students identified as D/HH in the academic environment is desired but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1 year experience interpreting in educational environment.

Minimum 1 year experience providing interpreting services virtually.

Certificates and Licenses

National Interpreter Certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or State specific educational interpreter licensure.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required.

Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone.

Strong content and subject-matter knowledge.

An ability to support and guide adults as well as students.

Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators.

Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.

Ability to create and deliver staff development.

Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

MS365 Proficient.

Ability to clear required background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

Job Type

EOR Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.