School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

1 on 1 Sign Language Interpreter Facilitate communication for students with hearing impairments in academic and non-academic settings. Must have sign language skills at a level equivalent to the rate, pace and vocabulary of high school curriculum and be able to pass an in house competency assessment Use interpreting strategies and techniques Provide academic assistance to students with hearing impairment. Accompanies assigned student/s site to site including field trips and extracurricular activities. Performs miscellaneous tasks as needed for deaf education teacher and other teachers serving hearing impaired students. Prepares and receives various documents pertaining to student instruction and school operations. Operates various equipment and tools associated with projects and work activities. Task may require the ability to exert physical effort which will require, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects/materials. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be flexible with daily schedule Communicates with supervisors, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the community, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities under the direction of administration or special education teacher/supervisor. Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required. Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe. Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language

• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field, preferred

• State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (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 of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

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

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• 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: Travel

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0672

Contract Duration: 37

Pay Rate: $1500 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-26T20:42:00