Sign Language Interpreter - Contractor

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

• National Interpreter Certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) AND/OR
• State specific Educational Interpreter Licensure
  • EIPA Score is

Residency Requirements

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

This is a Part-Time Independent Consultant position (1099).

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 program, Stride Therapy: Accelerating Growth for Every Student (STAGES). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The STAGES Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for interpreting or transliterating all academic content to allow students who are D/HH to access instruction, communicate with other members of the school community, and participate in school-based activities. The scope of services and supports provided by the Educational Interpreter will be determined by the students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The Educational Interpreter serves as a collaborative member of a team that supports students identified as D/HH in a virtual academic environment and are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

The Sign Language Interpreter - Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Experience using one or more signing systems in an educational setting, including American Sign Language (ASL), Manually Coded English, Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and/or Finger Spelling
• Interpret and transliterate content presented in the live, synchronous virtual academic setting as delineated in the assigned students’ IEPs
• Adapt language and materials to meet the individual needs of students with hearing loss
• Collaborate with other members of the school community (e.g., general education teachers, special education teachers, caregivers, related service providers) to share information regarding students’ progress and needs, as well as to ensure services are delivered in compliance with IEPs
• Serve as an integral member of the IEP team and attend IEP meetings
• Provide expressive and voice interpretation of classroom instruction, clarify curricular content, support work completion, and provide language support in small groups or during one-on-one interactions
• Interpret for school activities outside of the virtual classroom, extracurricular activities, and meetings with caregivers
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined in the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• Serve as a liaison between students who are D/HH, hearing peers, staff, community members, and/or caregivers
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, caregivers, and school staff
• Be available to students, caregivers, and staff during designated work hours
• Work from a professional home office environment, conducive to video and audio needs and a structured schedule
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, creative, and passionate about meeting the needs of students
• Prior experience supporting students identified as D/HH in the academic environment is desired but not required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Minimum 1 year experience interpreting in educational environment and
• Minimum 1 year experience providing interpreting services virtually

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Ability to create and deliver staff development
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• MS365 Proficient
• Ability to clear required background check

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

• We anticipate the hourly range to be $15.49 - $55.00 per hour. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.