Use your fluency in sign language to support students and foster inclusivity in an engaging school environment. This full-time contract opportunity offers the chance to work both onsite or virtually, providing interpretation services for a welcoming community dedicated to student success. You’ll collaborate with educators and staff to ensure students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing receive the support they need to fully participate in all school activities. Assignments will typically involve working closely with 1-2 students at a time, rotating through elementary and high school settings as needed.
What you bring:
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Previous experience as a sign language interpreter in K-12 settings
- Ability to adapt interpreting style to a variety of educational contexts and age groups
- Certification as an Educational Interpreter (or equivalent) preferred
- Comfortable working onsite or in a virtual capacity
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical interpreting standards
Role responsibilities:
- Interpret spoken English into sign language and vice versa for students
- Facilitate communication between students, teachers, and peers in classrooms, assemblies, and extracurricular activities
- Support students’ participation in all academic and social aspects of school life
- Provide accurate, impartial interpretation in a range of educational settings
- Maintain documentation, follow established procedures, and communicate student progress to the appropriate team
- Adapt interpretation approach as needed to best meet individual student needs
Work with two dynamic school teams and help shape an environment where every voice is understood. If you’re passionate about advocating for accessibility and student empowerment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your expertise to an impactful contract position!
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