Sign Language Interpreter Job at Ashmore Connection, Washington DC

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  • Ashmore Connection
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Ashmore Connection is currently seeking an excellent Sign Language Interpreter for a full-time opportunity in the Rainier area this school year! New grads welcome!

Duties:

  • Work under the direction and supervision of the teacher to whom assigned.
  • Interpret for students utilizing the students preferred mode of communications.
  • Provide interpreting during the school day in academic and non-academic settings.
  • Confer with educators to plan for interpreting.
  • Demonstrate and understand the educational process of interpreting by receiving training specific to job needs
  • To assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing and perform other related duties which benefit the students.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
  • Interpret auditory and signed information which includes environmental sounds, teacher instruction, student questions, and peer communication as described in Code of Ethics for Educational Interpreters.
  • Attend student’s IEP Team meeting in order to provide information about the student’s communication abilities and needs.
  • Serve as a member of the educational team to provide direct support to students with deaf and blindness as indicated in the students’ Individualized Educational Plan
  • Work effectively in close physical proximity to students who are primarily visual and tactile learners.
  • Become proficient in the assigned student’s communication methods and strategies.
  • Assist staff in teaching academics, daily living and social skills
  • Accompany and support the student during community-based instruction.
  • Create activities and experiences to complement instructional program and IEP goals

Required:

  • Minimum 4.0 score on EIPA
  • Experience as a Sign Language Interpreter, preferably in a school setting

Ashmore Connection offers great benefits, including:

  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Benefits Coverage through summer months
  • Continuing Education Stipends/Materials Stipends
  • License Reimbursement
  • PTO/Sick Leave
  • Local or Travel Contracts Available

If you are a dynamic professional with a passion for the deaf and hard of hearing community and are looking to make a difference in education, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Summer work, Local area,

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