Sign Language Interpreter Educational
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Job overview
Amergis is hiring a Sign Language Interpreter Educational. The Educational Sign Language Interpreter provides 1:1 ASL interpretation and educational support for a 5th‑grade student in a school setting, facilitating communication with teachers, staff, and peers to ensure equal access to instruction and activities.
Key focus areas include Interpret classroom instruction and school‑related communication using ASL, Facilitate communication between the student, educators, staff, and peers, and Support the student's access to academic and educational activities.
Important skills include American Sign Language, Interpret Classroom Instruction, Facilitate Communication, Support Student Access To Academic And Educational Activities, Maintain Professional Standards, and Confidentiality.
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Full job description
Educational Sign Language Interpreter (School-Based)
We are seeking a qualified Educational Sign Language Interpreter to support a 5th-grade student in a school-based setting. In this role, you will facilitate communication between a deaf or hard-of-hearing student and teachers, staff, and peers, ensuring equal access to classroom instruction, educational activities, and school-related discussions.
American Sign Language (ASL) will be used to interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa. In addition to interpreting services, the selected candidate will provide some educational support to the student throughout the school day.
Position Details
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Position Type: School-Based Sign Language Interpreter
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Schedule: 30 hours per week
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Contract Length: 40 weeks
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Start Date: September 2, 2026
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Openings: 1
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Assignment: 1:1 support for a 5th-grade student
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Daily Hours: 6 hours per day
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Client Interview Required: Yes
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Interview Process: Meeting with the SPED Director and District Sign Language Interpreter (preferably in person)
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Timekeeping System: MaxView Timeclock
Responsibilities
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Interpret classroom instruction and school-related communication using ASL.
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Facilitate communication between the student, educators, staff, and peers.
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Support the student's access to academic and educational activities.
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Maintain professional standards and confidentiality in accordance with school and interpreting guidelines.
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Collaborate with educational staff to support student success.
Minimum Requirements
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Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or a related field preferred
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State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (if required by state regulations)
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Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification (if required by state regulations or client requirements)
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Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (if required by state regulations or client requirements)
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Compliance with all applicable professional standards of practice
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Current CPR certification, if required
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TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, if required
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Current health certificate, if required by state regulations or contract requirements
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Ability to meet all federal, state, and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Compensation
Local Rate: $52/hour
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Education
Job Function: Education | Sign Language Interpreter | Sign Language Interpreter School
Job Type: Contract - Part Time
Setting: Schools
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0680
Contract Duration: 40
Pay Rate: $1560 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-07-31T20:24:32
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