Travel Sign Language Interpreter for Schools

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks an Educational Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for travel assignments in schools. The interpreter facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and teachers during lessons and activities, using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa.

The role requires ASL proficiency, relevant degrees, and state-specific interpreter credentials; CPR/health checks may be required. Travel positions involve working in school settings across districts.

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 required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others in an educational setting.
• Interpret spoken language into sign language and sign language into spoken language for classrooms and activities.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Education

Associates/Bachelors in interpreting or related

State Board Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate

EIPA certificate

RID certification

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks an Educational Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for travel assignments in schools. The interpreter facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and teachers during lessons and activities, using ASL to interpret spoken language and vice versa.

The role requires ASL proficiency, relevant degrees, and state-specific interpreter credentials; CPR/health checks may be required. Travel positions involve working in school settings across districts.