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School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Amergis

Tempe, AZContract / Full-time$37/hrPosted 4w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$37/hr
Location
Tempe, AZ
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Board Of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter CertificateEducational Interpreter Performance Assessment CertificateRegistry Of Interpreters For The Deaf CertificationCurrent CPR

Job overview

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between deaf or hard‑of‑hearing students and teachers in school settings, interpreting spoken language into American Sign Language and vice versa, ensuring students receive appropriate classroom accommodations and participation in learning activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

American Sign Language

Qualifications

State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter CertificateEducational Interpreter Performance Assessment CertificateRegistry of Interpreters for the Deaf CertificationCurrent CPRTB Questionnaire, PPD or Chest X‑RayCurrent Health CertificateMust Meet All Federal, State and Local RequirementsMust Be 18+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $37 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Tempe, AZ

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trained professional who facilities communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. Often, American Sign Language (ASL) is used to interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa, which ensures students have accommodations to classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Proficiency in American Sign Language

  • Associates degree or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deafstudies or related field, preferred

  • State Board of Education Initial Sign Language InterpreterCertificate (as applicable)

  • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)

  • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)

  • Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

  • Current CPR if applicable

  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

  • Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • 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 - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0672

Contract Duration: 36

Pay Rate: $37 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-01

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