Virtual Sign Language Interpreter | Kansas

A remote opportunity is available for an Educational Sign Language Interpreter to support a middle school student with intellectual disabilities during the 2025-2026 school year. This part-time, contract position involves providing telehealth interpreting services in a 1:1 setting, ensuring effective communication and accessibility for the student.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality sign language interpretation via teletherapy to a middle school student
• Collaborating with educational staff to facilitate communication and support learning needs
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional interpreting standards

Qualifications:

• Minimum EIPA score of 3.5 or above is required
• Registration with the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) is mandatory or candidate must obtain registration
• Registration requires one of the following:
  • EIPA score of 4.0+ or ESSE certification
  • National certification such as RID, advanced BEI
  • KQAS Level 4 or higher
  • Certified Deaf Interpreter
  • Qualified Video Remote Interpreter (VRI)

Work Details:

• Contract duration: Entire 2025-2026 school year
• Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
• Setting: Remote telehealth interpretation
• Caseload: One middle school student with intellectual disabilities requiring 1:1 support

This position operates under a 1099 contracting arrangement, providing flexibility for professionals experienced in educational sign language interpreting.

Qualified applicants with the stated credentials and commitment to educational access are encouraged to apply promptly for consideration through a thorough screening process.