We are looking for a talented American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter for the school year.
Hourly Rate Range: $32.00-$42.00 per hour
Responsibilities would include:
- Provide sign language interpretation for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) in classroom, small group, and school-related settings.
- Facilitate communication between students, teachers, staff, and peers using American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication methods as appropriate.
- Interpret instructional content, classroom discussions, meetings, school assemblies, and extracurricular activities as assigned.
- Adapt interpretation style to match each student's language level and communication needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDHH), related service providers, and school staff to ensure effective communication access.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and school district policies.
- Promote student independence, self-advocacy, and access to the educational environment.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records as required by the school district.
- Stay current on best practices in educational interpreting and participate in ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score meeting district or state requirements preferred.
- Must meet Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requirements for Educational Interpreters, or be eligible to do so prior to employment.
- Previous experience interpreting in a K-12 educational setting preferred.
- Successful completion of required fingerprinting, criminal background check, and all pre-employment requirements.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: We negotiate on your behalf to ensure you get a pay package that fits your needs.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy contracts up to 40 hours per week, unlike salaried positions, you would be paid time 1.5 for anything approved over 40 hours by your supervisor.
- Dedicated Support: Our dedicated Relationship Manager is there with you every step of the way to ensure you have what you need
- Flexibility Post-Contract: Options to extend your contract, convert to a permanent position, or explore new opportunities.
- Personal Time Off: Accrue paid time off for every hour worked
- Paid Holidays: 6 Paid holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Presidents Day and Memorial Day.
- Material Reimbursement: Reimbursement of $250.00 for any supplies purchased for your classroom
- Professional Development: We offer a reimbursement of $500.00 towards professional development this can include: CEU’s, licensing fees, etc
Insurance Coverage:
- Medical, dental, and vision are offered
- Continued insurance coverage over the summer is optional for the employee.
Retirement Savings:
- A 4% 401(k) match to help you plan for the future.
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