Virtual ASL Educational Interpreter

Job Title: Virtual ASL Educational Interpreter Pay Range:
$25 - $35 / Hourly

26/27 SY | $25–$35/Hourly | Full-Time | Springfield, IL| Educational ASL Interpreter
Provide sign language interpreting and communication access services to deaf and hard of hearing students in K-12 school settings. You'll interpret in classrooms and small-group settings, support students during tutoring and daily instruction, and help students access the full curriculum alongside their hearing peers. Interpret manually and orally for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom and small-group settings, matching the language and intent of the speaker to the student's receptive communication level as outlined in their IEP.
Preparation & Collaboration: Work with teachers and staff ahead of each assignment to review upcoming subject matter, vocabulary, and content, so students have full access to classroom instruction.
Share observations on communication strategies, the student's use of interpreter services, and academic, behavioral, and functional progress during class periods.
Under the classroom teacher's direction, support individual and small-group instructional activities, assist with daily assignments, and help with remedial or makeup work as needed.
Education: High school diploma, GED, or Illinois High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate.
Cued Speech TEC Unit certification, American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI) Level 4 or above, Education Sign Skills Evaluation - Interpreter (ESSES) Level 4 or above, or Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA) Level 4 or above.
Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of core subject areas, and knowledge of child development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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