Category
Schools - Sign Language Interpreter
Job Type
Travel
A rewarding opportunity is available for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to support educational settings in Box Elder, SD. This travel position involves working in schools, providing vital communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, ensuring they can fully participate in the learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate effective communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and their peers, teachers, and staff.
- Interpret classroom instruction, discussions, and other school activities accurately and impartially.
- Collaborate with educators and support staff to accommodate students’ individual communication needs.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.
- Adapt interpreting techniques to various educational settings and age groups.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) with certification as a Sign Language Interpreter preferred.
- Experience interpreting in educational environments is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of deaf culture and instructional methods.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to different school locations within the assigned area.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Location:
- This role is based in Box Elder, SD, with travel requirements to various schools in the region.
Benefits:
- Engage in meaningful work impacting students’ educational success.
- Gain diverse experience by working in multiple school settings.
- Supportive environment fostering professional growth.
This position offers a unique chance to make a positive impact on students’ learning experiences through skilled interpretation. Qualified candidates with a passion for enhancing communication access in schools are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement