Minimum 1+ years intrepreter experience required.
Location: Modesto, California
Position Type: Full-Time
Join our team in Modesto, California, as a Sign Language Interpreter and help bridge communication barriers for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The ideal candidate will provide interpretation and translation services to facilitate communication between students, teachers, and staff.
- Interpret spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Provide support in educational settings, including classrooms, meetings, and extracurricular activities.
- Adapt signing style to match the needs and preferences of students.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure effective communication.
- Maintain confidentiality of all interpreted conversations and information.
- High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelors degree preferred).
- Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent.
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
- Previous experience as a sign language interpreter preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- California Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA): Required for working in California public schools.
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification: Preferred, but not required.