Onsite Sign Language Interpreter (SLI/ASL) - Oroville, CA - Elementary Caseload

A Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) position for the upcoming school year has opened near Oroville, California. We are looking for a hard-working candidate who meets the following qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Interpreting
• Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment

About the Position:

• Full-time: up to 40 hours per week 
• Caseload details will be shared during the interview process 
• Pay Range: $40 - $65 per hour, depending on previous experience
• Interpret conversations, lectures, classroom instruction, meetings, presentations, and other spoken language interactions.
• Facilitate effective communication by adapting sign language interpretation to meet the needs and preferences of individuals with diverse communication styles.
• Collaborate with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as with hearing individuals, such as teachers, administrators, colleagues, and service providers, to ensure effective communication and a seamless exchange of information.
• Facilitate communication and education among hard of hearing and deaf students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school system
• Provide sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting
• Assist students in academic subjects such as reading, writing and math; work effectively with students in classrooms and assist them in vocational and/or living skills
• Monitor students during classroom, outdoor or community activities

Benefits:

• Our compensation package includes health, dental, vision, benefits, 401K, housing assistance, along with competitive weekly pay.
• Access to Blazer Jobs Advisory team for mentoring & support. 

If you would be a good fit for this role, please apply below, email Maggie Blackwell, or call 678-373-0441. I look forward to hearing from you!