ASL Interpretation: Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)

Company: Sunbelt Staffing
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 5, 2020

Job Description:

I am collecting resumes to screen for American Sign Language Interpreters (SLI) for a job in Portsmouth, Virginia for the upcoming school year. This full-time job will require the American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to work Monday-Friday 35 hours per week, providing interpreting services for a student in Elementary School in the DHH population at the school. This position is 1:1 going with the student from class to class to provide interpretation services. We are looking for interpreters to be able to jump right in- that doesn't necessarily require school experience but it would be helpful.

Sign Language Interpretation Job Requirements:

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• 3.5 EIPA or higher OR VQAS of 3 (2 ok if experienced)
  
• Full-time availability
  
• Highly motivated, student focused educational interpreter
  
• Patient, positive with student
  
  Educational Sign Language Interpreter Job Skills:
  
  
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  • Adapts language level to communication needs of the student for the purpose of ensuring optimum visual communication.
    
  • Assists as a resource to regular education for the purpose of orienting staff to the functions of an interpreter.
    
  • Assists in modifying classroom logistics for the purpose of meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
    
  • Assists students who are deaf or hard of hearing in academic and non-academic activities, individually or in groups (e.g. regular classroom, library, computer lab, cafeteria, recess, sports, music, assemblies, special events, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
    
  • Interprets or transliterates all language necessary during classroom instruction for the purpose of facilitation effective communication.
    
  • Maintains daily notebook/log for the purpose of providing assistance as needed and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
    
  • Participates in meetings (e.g. in-service, workshops, IEPs, parent/teacher meetings, etc. as requested) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to the general goals of education to parents and/or students who may be deaf or hard of hearing.
    
  • Prepares for daily classroom lectures and activities (e.g. appropriate lighting, seating, optimum visual, etc.) for the purpose of providing a clear understanding and interpretation.
    
  • Provides support/tutoring to students who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of facilitating communication and/or reinforcing classroom objectives under the direct supervision of the teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing.
    
    
    Interested in this Sign Language Interpretation (SLI) job in Portsmouth, VA? For immediate consideration for this job or any others, please call or email:
    
    Sarah Misurac
    
    National Hiring Manager
    
    813-792-3437
    
    Sarah.Misurac@SunbeltStaffing.com

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