American Sign Language, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Disability Insurance, English Language, Hearing Impairment, Interpersonal Skills, Language Interpreter, Life Insurance, Sign Language, Team Player
LOCATION
Arcadia, FL
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Sign Language Interpreter Location: School-Based Setting (Arcadia, FL 34266) Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week Employment Type: Contract Pay Rate: Starting at $35/hour (dependent on experience) Position Overview Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated and fluent Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing within a school-based setting. This opportunity offers the chance to play a meaningful role in creating accessible and inclusive educational environments while supporting student communication, participation, and academic success.
The ideal candidate will have experience with classroom interpreting and a strong understanding of the educational and social-emotional needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Key Responsibilities
Provide American Sign Language interpretation services as specified within student IEPs.
Interpret classroom instruction, lectures, discussions, activities, school meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Adapt interpretation methods to meet the varying communication needs and learning styles of students.
Support communication between students, teachers, peers, and school staff.
Interpret informal conversations and interactions during unstructured school times.
Prepare and review classroom subject matter to ensure accurate and effective interpretation.
Collaborate with Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH), classroom teachers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and educational planning sessions.
Support the development of a positive and inclusive Deaf-friendly educational environment.
Provide staff with information regarding interpretation processes and the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Qualifications
Associate s degree in interpreting, deaf education, classroom interpreting, or related field preferred.
OR an EIPA score of 3.5 or higher.
Fluent in English and American Sign Language (ASL) required.
Experience with educational/classroom interpreting preferred.
Understanding of the academic and social challenges faced by students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary educational teams.
CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), family members of Deaf individuals, or candidates with strong Deaf community involvement encouraged to apply.
Work Environment
School-based educational setting.
Collaborative environment with support from educators, related service providers, and school staff.
Opportunity to directly support student access and participation throughout the school day.
Why Work with Birch Agency? Birch Agency is committed to supporting educational professionals with meaningful opportunities and excellent benefits, including:
Competitive weekly pay starting at $35/hour
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Ongoing recruiter support and professional development opportunities
Apply Today If you re a passionate Educational ASL Interpreter looking to make a meaningful difference in students lives, Birch Agency would love to connect with you!