Educational Sign Language Interpreter

• 7:15am – 3:05pm with 25-30 min lunch break, Monday – Friday
• Elementary (K-5th) or 12th grader; will be working 1:1 with student
• Must have CDI or NIC certification from RID
• Interpreting in classroom for student; teaching vocab/signs for younger kids

• Interpretation Services: Provide sign language interpretation for deaf or hard of hearing students during classroom instruction, school meetings, and extracurricular activities.
• Communication Facilitation: Work closely with teachers and other school staff to ensure effective communication with deaf or hard of hearing students.
• Student Assistance: Assist students in understanding and following classroom instructions.
• Transcription Services: Provide transcription services when necessary.
• Adaptation: Adapt interpretation methods to fit individual students’ learning styles.
• Subject Matter Understanding: Maintain an understanding of various subject matters to accurately interpret academic content.
• Meeting Participation: Participate in meetings with parents, teachers, and other educational staff to discuss student progress and educational plans.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on new sign language trends and teaching methods.
• Ethical Compliance: Follow all legal and ethical interpreting guidelines.
• Confidentiality: Maintain student confidentiality and respect students’ rights and dignity at all times

• 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)
• 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  

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 

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.