Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - On-Site - 26/27 School Year

Join the E-Therapy team as an Onsite American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter in Aurora, IL for the 26/27 school year. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in facilitating communication between deaf or hard of hearing students and their peers, teachers, and school staff. This role requires fluency in ASL and the ability to interpret spoken and signed communication effectively in various educational settings.

What You Will Do

Provide real-time interpretation between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL) for students, teachers, and school staff in classroom and extracurricular activities. Facilitate communication during instruction, meetings, assessments, and school events to ensure full accessibility for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to establish rapport and build trust with students, families, and school staff. They will also have a strong understanding of educational settings, including knowledge of special education laws and practices.

Requirements

• Associate's OR Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language Interpretation, Deaf Studies, or a related field.
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC), Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Score of 3.5 or higher, or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency in ASL and English, with strong receptive and expressive skills.
• Understanding of educational settings, including knowledge of special education laws and practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working as an interpreter or translator in an educational or community setting.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with students, families, and school staff.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in various school settings and accommodate diverse communication needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements, including potential for remote assignments.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.