Sign Language Interpreter

Birch Agency is currently looking for a Sign Language Interpreter for a school based opening in Rock Hill, SC . This position is full time.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEP
• Interpret information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, school meetings, training and conferences
• Prepare and study subject matter being taught or presented to ensure clear interpretation
• Adapts interpretations to the varying and diverse needs and abilities of students, and/or teachers, and/or community members
• Provides interpretation for various situations, such as assemblies, field trips, meetings, test administration, phone calls, music, extra-curricular activities, and sports events
• Interprets informal conversations with students and staff during unstructured time
• Participate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities, attending in-services and information sharing for the purpose of optimizing the staff and student participation in the educational environment
• Provide staff with information regarding the interpretation process as well as needs and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climate
• Collaborate with Teachers of the D/HH, other classroom teachers and other school staff to provide the optimum educational opportunities
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Must have one requirement

• Hold a license through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a score of at least 3.5
  
  

Pay: Dependent upon experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
  
  

License/Certification

Certified Sign Language Interpreter (Required)

Work Location: In person

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