A26/27 Asl Interpreter Res Asst (190)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a 1.0 FTE, working 190 days located at multiple locations. The role involves providing American Sign Language interpretation and/or cued language transliteration in various educational and professional settings. The interpreter will facilitate communication between ASL/cued language and English, adhere to professional conduct codes, and possess knowledge of technical signs used in educational environments. Dependability, flexibility, organization, and teamwork are essential, along with a willingness to participate in interpreter training.

Requirements

• Experience with simultaneous interpreting between ASL and/or cued language and English.
• Interpreting experience in educational settings.
• Must hold a valid certification in one of the following: Competency in English, ASL and/or cued language.
• Virginia Quality Assessment Screening Level III, or Education Interpreter Performance Assessment 3.5 or above, or RID Certification.
• Knowledge of RID (Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf) and/or TECUnit Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Sign language interpreter for ASL classroom.
• Provide American Sign Language interpretation and/or cued language transliteration in varied environments, i.e.: Classrooms, staff meetings, large/formal training meetings, department meetings, IEP meetings, and interactions with supervisors and colleagues.
• Effectively facilitate communication between American Sign Language and/or cued language and English.
• Adhere to RID (Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf) and/or TECUnit Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of technical signs and/or vocabulary used in educational environments.
• Dependable, flexible, and organized.
• Collaborative team player with teacher and staff.
• Willingness to participate in interpreter training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed