Job Position: Sign Language Interpreter

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19130

Job Description:

Birch Agency is seeking a Sign Language Interpreters to join our team.

Birch Agency is actively recruiting Sign Language Interpreters for the Philadelphia, PA area for the upcoming school year. Our Sign Language Interpreters design and implement services based on the specific needs of the students. We understand that needs of students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community can vary widely depending on the students experience with sign language and academic performance level. Birch Agency Sign Language Interpreters offer students an opportunity to communicate and be understood.

Services Provided by Sign Language Interpreters:

Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP
Interpret information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, school meetings, trainings and conferences
Prepare and study subject matter being taught or presented to ensure clear interpretation
Adapts interpretations to the varying and diverse needs and abilities of students, and/or teachers, and/or community members
Provides interpretation for various situations, such as assemblies, field trips, meetings, test administration, phone calls, music, extra-curricular activities, and sports events
Interprets informal conversations with students and staff during unstructured time
Participate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities, attending in-services and information sharing for the purpose of optimizing the staff and student participation in the educational environment
Provide staff with information regarding the interpretation process as well as needs and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate
Collaborate with Teachers of the D/HH, other classroom teachers and other school staff to provide the optimum educational opportunities

Benefits:

Weekly pay

401 (k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurances

Short Term Disability

PTO

Requirement:

BA or associates degree in educational Interpreting
Minimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) OR Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) required

Join our team of Special Education and Healthcare Professionals! We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, along with a weekly paycheck to name a few. For more information regarding this position, ESY opportunities, and/or additional school based positions.

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