Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in students’ lives? Join us as a Remote School-Based Sign Language Interpreter! In this role, you will provide high-quality sign language interpretation during virtual classroom sessions, meetings, and other school-related activities. You will facilitate effective communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students, their peers, teachers, and school staff, ensuring that the needs of students with hearing impairments are fully met.
Maintaining professional standards and ethics in interpretation, including confidentiality and neutrality, is essential. You will also stay informed about relevant educational materials and resources to enhance your interpretation services and support student learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality sign language interpretation during virtual classroom sessions, meetings, and other school-related activities.
- Facilitate effective communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students, their peers, teachers, and school staff.
- Work closely with educators and support staff to ensure the needs of students with hearing impairments are fully met.
- Maintain professional standards and ethics in interpretation, including confidentiality and neutrality.
- Stay informed about relevant educational materials and resources to enhance your interpretation services and support student learning.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
- EIPA Score of at least 3.5 and a passing score on the EIPA written test.
- Certification as a Sign Language Interpreter or equivalent qualification.
- Experience as a sign language interpreter in a school-based or educational setting is preferred.
- Comfortable using technology for remote interpretation, including video conferencing platforms and other digital tools.
What We Offer
- Weekly pay.
- A flexible remote work schedule.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the educational experience of deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
- Opportunities for professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in sign language interpretation.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to become a key player in supporting inclusive and accessible education for all students!
Employment Type: Full-Time