Sign Language Interpreter Educational

Amergis

Yelm, WA

JOB DETAILS
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SKILLS
American Sign Language, Board of Education, CPR Certification, Certification Evaluation, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Educational Evaluation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hearing Impairment, Hospital, Insurance, Language Interpreter, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Radiography, Sign Language, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Yelm, WA
POSTED
19 days ago
**Educational Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) - School Setting** **Position Overview** The Educational Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and school staff within an educational environment. This role ensures equal access to instruction, classroom activities, and peer interactions through accurate interpretation using American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication methods as needed. **Key Responsibilities** + Interpret spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa + Support student participation in classroom instruction, activities, and discussions + Collaborate with teachers and school staff to ensure effective communication + Maintain professional standards of confidentiality and ethical practice + Adapt communication methods to meet individual student needs **Minimum Requirements** + Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) + Minimum 18 years of age + Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations + Current CPR certification (if required) + TB screening (questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, if applicable) + Current health certificate (per contract or state requirements) + Adherence to professional standards of practice **Preferred Qualifications:** + Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or related field + State Board of Education Initial Interpreter Certificate (if applicable) + Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification + Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification **Benefits** At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **About Amergis** Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Category:** Education **Job Function:** Education | Sign Language Interpreter | Sign Language Interpreter School **Job Type:** Contract - Part Time **Setting:** Schools **Position Type:** Healthcare **Office Number:** 0680 **Contract Duration:** 10 **Pay Rate:** $1500 / Week **Date Posted:** 2026-06-04T14:42:06

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