Travel School Sign Language Interpreter - Competitive Pay

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Denton, TX on a travel basis. The role offers weekly pay and a 37.5-hour workweek in educational settings.

The interpreter will render ASL between students and staff, enabling classrooms, activities and discussions, while meeting state requirements and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Associates or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field preferred.
• State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate where applicable.
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate where applicable.
• RID certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others in an educational setting.
• Use ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa to ensure access to instruction and discussions.
• Support classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions by providing accurate interpretation.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

AA or BA in interpreting/deaf studies

State Board Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate

EIPA certificate

RID certification

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Denton, TX on a travel basis. The role offers weekly pay and a 37.5-hour workweek in educational settings.

The interpreter will render ASL between students and staff, enabling classrooms, activities and discussions, while meeting state requirements and professional standards.