Educational Sign Language Interpreter
Location: Dallas, TX
Start Date: ASAP (Early August preferred)
Duration: 39 weeks (August 12, 2025 – May 27, 2026)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Pay Rate: $40/hr
Interview: In-person
Fingerprinting Required
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Educational Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in an educational setting. This role ensures students have full access to classroom instruction, activities, and discussions by interpreting spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa.
Key Details
- Grade Levels: All grades available; most positions at the high school level
- Caseload: 1–15 students in general education classrooms
- Setting: On-site
Minimum Requirements
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Prior interpreting experience
- BEI Certification required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s 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) certification (as applicable)
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable)
- Compliance with professional standards of practice
- Current CPR certification (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
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay
- Supportive educational environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ learning experience
Interested candidates, please contact:
Cliffton Meadows – Amergis
National Recruitment Manager
?? 813-371-5189
?? ClMeadow@Amergis.com
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.