ASL Interpreter

Heritage • New Port Richey, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Pediatrics has an exciting school-based opportunity available for a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sign Language Interpreter (ASL Interpreter) in New Port Richey, FL! This is a Full-Time – On-Site W-2 position with a generous hourly rate and comprehensive year-round benefits. HealthPRO Pediatrics, a division of HealthPRO Heritage, is a leader in pediatric therapy, providing a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion can make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Educational Interpreter Evaluation (EIE) I, Quality Assurance (QA) I, or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.0 credential when serving students that require sign or oral interpreting, OR completion of approved captioning training program when serving students that require real time captioning services
• Experience with the deaf/hard of hearing community

Nice To Haves

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC), Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or an educator’s certificate is preferred
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a deaf related field is preferred
• Experience in a similar position

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreter services in the educational setting for deaf/hard of hearing students, staff, and parents.
• Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct.
• When scheduling permits, provide tutoring under the supervision of licensed educators.
• Provide interpreting for school functions that are part of the educational program that occur outside the school environment (e.g., field trips, Special Olympics).
• Serve as a liaison to promote good public relations between the deaf/hard of hearing students, hearing peers, staff, faculty members, and parents.
• Work collaboratively as a part of the instructional team to provide continuity of instruction for students as identified in their individual education plan or as assigned by the teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing.
• Provide clarification of interpreter’s role, as needed.
• Confer with regular classroom teachers and teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing in order to better prepare for interpreting/captioning services.
• Facilitate translation or captioning of instructional materials.
• Participate in professional development to as part of a continuous self-improvement in signing ability, interpreting skills, captioning, and knowledge of the educational process.
• Assist in maintaining equipment used in the classroom including auditory trainers.
• Ride bus and assist with loading and unloading of students at home and school as needed.
• Assist instructional and administrative staff with the supervision of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual to utilize during school breaks or whenever you need!
• Comprehensive Year-Round Benefits that stay active through the entire year, not just when school is in session including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, free CEUs & more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED