Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Seeking to hire an Educational American Sign Language Interpreter .This is a full-time contract and must be fluent in American Sign Language Interpreter.

Training and Educational Requirements:

• Associates degree of deaf education, or classroom interpreting or similar or a EIPA score of 3.5

  OR

• Child of a Deaf Adult; Child;Family member;

  AND

• Fluent in English - American Sign Language Interpreting

Job Details

• Experienced with classroom interpreting Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP.

• Interpret information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, school meetings, trainings, and conferences.

• Adapts interpretations to the varying and diverse needs and abilities of students, and/or teachers and staff.

• Understands the educational and learning challenges a deaf or hard of hearing studentsfaces on a daily basis.

• Communicate directly with student and peers.

• Prepare and study subject matter being taught or presented to ensure clear interpretation.

• 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 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teachers 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:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Pay: Starting at 30 per hour or based on experience.

Daniel Mercado

Birch Agency Recruiter

Office: 727-614-0209

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