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ASL Interpreter – Columbia, South Carolina
Local Pay: $ 49.78 /hour- W2
Join our team and make a meaningful impact by supporting the day-to-day operations of our team. We're looking for a dedicated and dependable professional who is committed to providing excellent support and helping ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app.
- Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer .($800 referrer / $200 referee- Payable after 200 hours of work)
- Personalized Support - Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success.
- Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Shift Details: Days
Description: This position located in North Charleston, SC. This is scheduled to be for the 26-27 school year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret classroom instruction, activities, and discussions between ASL and spoken English.
- Provide interpretation during classes, meetings, conferences, assemblies, and school events.
- Facilitate effective communication among students, teachers, peers, and staff.
- Review lesson plans and materials to ensure accurate interpretation.
- Adapt interpreting techniques to students’ communication needs and abilities.
- Support IEP implementation and participate in IEP meetings.
- Support students’ academic, vocabulary, social, and communication development.
- Accurately convey message content, tone, and intent while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with teachers and special education teams to promote student progress and an inclusive learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or completion of a sign language interpreter training program
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA score ~3.2–3.5 or higher)
- Experience working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing (preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- National certification (RID – Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
- Prior experience in a school or educational setting
- Knowledge of deaf culture and language development
Skills & Competencies
- Strong receptive and expressive ASL interpreting skills
- Ability to interpret accurately in real time
- Knowledge of educational terminology and curriculum
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Adaptability to different student learning styles
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates
Ready to Get Started?
Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume.
For questions about this opportunity, please contact Francisco at (800) 928-5561, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PST.
Pay: From $49.78 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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