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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. 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.

Job Description The STAGES Sign Language Interpreter -CONTRACTOR 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. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. <ul><li>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</li><li>Interpret and transliterate content presented in the live, synchronous virtual academic setting as delineated in the assigned students' IEPs</li><li>Adapt language and materials to meet the individual needs of students with hearing loss</li><li>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</li><li>Serve as an integral member of the IEP team and attend IEP meetings</li><li>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</li><li>Interpret for school activities outside of the virtual classroom, extracurricular activities, and meetings with caregivers</li><li>Adhere to professional standards as outlined in the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf</li><li>Serve as a liaison between students who are D/HH, hearing peers, staff, community members, and/or caregivers</li><li>Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, caregivers, and school staff</li><li>Be available to students, caregivers, and staff during designated work hours</li><li>Work from a professional home office environment, conducive to video and audio needs and a structured schedule</li><li>Must be self-motivated, dependable, creative, and passionate about meeting the needs of students</li><li>Prior experience supporting students identified as D/HH in the academic environment is desired but not required.</li></ul> Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 1 year experience interpreting in educational environment and Minimum 1 year experience providing interpreting services virtually Certificates and Licenses: National Interpreter Certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or State specific educational interpreter licensure DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>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</li><li>Strong content and subject-matter knowledge</li><li>An ability to support and guide adults as well as students</li><li>Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators</li><li>Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes</li><li>Ability to create and deliver staff development</li><li>Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms</li><li>MS365 Proficient</li><li>Ability to clear required background check</li></ul> 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

Stride, Inc.

STAGES Sign Language Interpreter- Contractor

Academic Background

American Sign Language

Background Investigation

Certification Evaluation

Coaching

Communication Skills

Consulting

English Language

Hearing Impairment

Language Interpreter

Organizational Skills

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Sign Language

Signed English

Special Education

Staff Development

Team Player

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Writing Skills

Broadbean

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Interprets and transliterates between Deaf & Hard of Hearing students and English speaking non-signers in the classroom, and in other settings to include activities both on campus, the community, and school related extracurricular activities. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.

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Educational Interpreter II JobID: 23392Position Type:Other/Educational Interpreter IIDate Posted:5/28/2026Location:AK STATE SCHOOL DEAF/HARD HEARDate Available:08/14/2026District:  Anchorage School District &nbspAdditional Information: Show/HideBargaining Unit: ACEWork Year: 182 days per yearWork Day: 8 hours per dayFTE: Full time, 1.0 FTESalary: ACE D, step A - P ($39,200 - $56,545), DOEJob SummaryThe Educational Interpreter interprets and transliterates between deaf students and English speaking non-signers in school-related environments. The interpreter provides other supports to the learning environment such as directing attention and identifying environmental sounds. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).Job RequirementsThe following are required:<ul><li>Associate's degree.</li><li>Must acquire an EIPA 4.0 or above and the passage of the knowledge Written Test within three years of hire.</li><li>Must be fluent in American Sign Language and spoken/written English, including academic English.</li><li>Must have the ability to effectively and accurately comprehend, interpret, and transliterate ASL to English and vice versa among students, staff, parents, administrators, and the public.</li><li>Must be knowledgeable regarding American Deaf culture and sensitive to multicultural environmental conditions.</li></ul>The following are preferred:<ul><li>An associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in American Sign Language Interpreting from an accredited college or University.</li><li>Must be working toward RID certification or equivalent.</li><li>Completion of an educational interpreter training program, or documented proof of ongoing participation in interpreter training activities.</li><li>Minimum of two years of paid interpreting work.</li><li>Possession and maintenance of an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment rating of 3.5.</li><li>Receipt of a passing score on the Educational Interpreter Knowledge Assessment (EIPA-WT).</li></ul>Essential Job Functions<ul><li>Interprets and transliterates between Deaf & Hard of Hearing students and English speaking non-signers in the classroom, and in other settings to include activities both on campus, the community, and school related extracurricular activities.</li><li>Interprets and transliterates between Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff and English speaking non-signers for school related purposes, when not assigned to students.</li><li>Adapts signing level to communication needs of the students.</li><li>Ensures appropriate logistics such as lighting and seating are implemented for effective interpreting.</li><li>Prepares for content and message delivery of instructional materials.</li><li>Provides clear and appropriate information for substitute interpreters.</li><li>Functions as a member of the educational team, at times participating in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.</li><li>Attends interpreter training and skill building sessions annually.</li><li>Interacts with the public as a representative of AKSD.</li><li>Demonstrates in work activities and interactions knowledge of the role, duties, and functions of an educational interpreter.</li><li>Works with students ages 3 to 21 with a variety of disabilities and in a variety of educational settings.</li><li>Works as an effective educational team member.</li><li>Abides by the Anchorage School District protocol/policy and to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.</li><li>Maintains professional boundaries as noted in the Alaska Educational Interpreter Handbook.</li></ul>Physical/Mental DemandsThe physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical or mental disabilities.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Additional Job InformationThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.Anchorage School District employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, coworkers, and the public. Employees must also have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.The Anchorage School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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