American Sign Language Interpreter School

Federal Way, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 2years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:

Ref #: C-SLI-8903332
Profession: American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)
Job Type: Contract/Travel
Location: Federal Way WA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 34 weeks
Schedule:Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Rate: Travel: $2144/40-hours; Local: $2112/40-hours

Requirements:

Completion of a recognized two-year interpreter training program.
Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Certification of Interpretation and/or Certificate of Transliteration (CI/CT) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
Experience in educational interpreting.

Responsibilities:

This list offers a representative summary of responsibilities not exhaustive for the role. Some tasks may vary based on individuals and related duties might be assigned. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to support individuals with disabilities in fulfilling essential functions.

Support Deaf/Hard of Hearing students by interpreting teacher instructions and lectures using sign language in all classes.
Ensure students understand and repeat interpretations when necessary.
Interpret auditory responses and facilitate group interactions including soundtracks from films and tapes.
Voice interpret signed responses for teachers and hearing students as needed.
Assist teachers in understanding student verbal responses and communicate student issues and progress to them.
Interpret school events like assemblies field trips and special events for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
Provide professional support to other interpreters in the program and offer backup interpretation when available.
Prepare for daily classroom interpreting by reviewing materials and specialized vocabulary.
Choose appropriate manual signs (ASL PSE or SEE) for communication with specific individuals or groups.
Facilitate sign comprehension by following attire guidelines and recommending suitable seating arrangements.
Interpret informal conversations between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and staff during unstructured times.
Collaborate with the districts Interpreter Services team and perform related duties as required.
Act as a resource for school personnel needing help in communicating with Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals.
Provide interpretation for students parents and teachers during meetings conferences or testing in other classes.
Other duties as assigned by Management

Required Skills:

Completion of a recognized two-year interpreter training program. Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification of Interpretation and/or Certificate of Transliteration (CI/CT) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC). Experience in educational interpreting.

Required Education:

Completion of a recognized two-year interpreter training from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)Certification of Interpretation and/or Certificate of Transliteration (CI/CT) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC).Experience in educational interpreting.

Summary: Ref #: C-SLI-8903332 Profession: American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL) Job Type: Contract/Travel Location: Federal Way WA Start Date: ASAP Duration: 34 weeks Schedule:Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 08:00 AM-04:00 PM Rate: Travel: $2144/40-hours; Local: $2112/40-hours Requirements: Completion o...

Summary:

Ref #: C-SLI-8903332
Profession: American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)
Job Type: Contract/Travel
Location: Federal Way WA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 34 weeks
Schedule:Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Rate: Travel: $2144/40-hours; Local: $2112/40-hours

Requirements:

Completion of a recognized two-year interpreter training program.
Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Certification of Interpretation and/or Certificate of Transliteration (CI/CT) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
Experience in educational interpreting.

Support Deaf/Hard of Hearing students by interpreting teacher instructions and lectures using sign language in all classes.
Ensure students understand and repeat interpretations when necessary.
Interpret auditory responses and facilitate group interactions including soundtracks from films and tapes.
Voice interpret signed responses for teachers and hearing students as needed.
Assist teachers in understanding student verbal responses and communicate student issues and progress to them.
Interpret school events like assemblies field trips and special events for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
Provide professional support to other interpreters in the program and offer backup interpretation when available.
Prepare for daily classroom interpreting by reviewing materials and specialized vocabulary.
Choose appropriate manual signs (ASL PSE or SEE) for communication with specific individuals or groups.
Facilitate sign comprehension by following attire guidelines and recommending suitable seating arrangements.
Interpret informal conversations between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and staff during unstructured times.
Collaborate with the districts Interpreter Services team and perform related duties as required.
Act as a resource for school personnel needing help in communicating with Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals.
Provide interpretation for students parents and teachers during meetings conferences or testing in other classes.
Other duties as assigned by Management