Sign Language Interpreter – $35 per Hour

Amergis Careers

1 week ago

The Amergis Educational Services Team is currently seeking Sign Language Interpreters (SLI) for schools within Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow and surrounding areas for the Full 2025-26 School Year.

Position Details:

Pay: $35 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Start Date: August 2025

Length of Contract: 2025-26 school year (high possibility of extension into the following school year and option to go internal directly with school)

Benefits: Weekly Pay, Full Benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, and more

Other Details: Very quick interviews and feedback, Virtual interviews.

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
Hold a level 3.5 – 5.0 Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a passing score on the EIPA knowledge exam or National Certification
Proficiency in American Sign Language and extensive sign language vocabulary

* Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

To connect directly with a recruiter you can apply or reach out via the info below:

DeAngelo LeGrier

Phone: 813-421-6664

Email: Delegrie@amergis.com

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trained professional who facilities communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. Often, American Sign Language (ASL) is used to interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa, which ensures students have accommodations to classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions.

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.