Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Soliant is seekingfull time Sign Language Interpreters for the 2024/2025school year. As a contracted interpreter, you will provide essential support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring their access to education and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and familiarity with Deaf culture.
• Proficiency in spoken English to effectively interpret between spoken language and ASL.
• Certification as a sign language interpreter (EIPA Score of 4.0) is required.
• Experience working as a sign language interpreter in an educational setting preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with students, teachers, and staff.
• Sensitivity and patience when working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• mitment to maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Provide interpretation and transliteration services between spoken language and American Sign Language (ASL) in classroom settings, meetings, assemblies, and other school-related activities.
• Assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing in understanding and municating information presented in a spoken language.
• Adapt instructional materials to ensure accessibility for students with hearing impairments.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other educational professionals to support students' academic and social needs.
• Help facilitate munication and interaction between students with hearing impairments and their hearing peers.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of interpreting services provided and student progress.
• Stay updated on current practices and developments in the field of sign language interpreting and deaf education.
• Respect and maintain student confidentiality at all times.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

pensation/Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans as well as 401k with employer match

Application Process:
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives, please apply with your resume or email the recruiter, Catherine, at catherine.lapenta@soliant..

We are mitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.