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Sign Language Interpreter
Allied Instructional Services - Ashland, VA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Allied Instructional Services (AIS) is seeking experienced educational interpreters to provide in-person interpreting services across various locations in Virginia, including Brunswick, Roanoke, Montgomery, Norfolk, and Williamsburg. The role involves working closely with educational teams to support the success of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The ideal candidates will be certified sign language interpreters who are passionate about education and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. Compensation will be provided for both direct service time and portal time, ensuring that interpreters are fairly compensated for their efforts. As an educational interpreter, you will be responsible for delivering interpreting services in a variety of educational settings and at all educational levels. This includes working with students in classrooms, during meetings, and in community settings as needed. The position requires a strong commitment to maintaining professional relationships with educational staff, parents, students, and community members. You will be expected to demonstrate professional judgment in all assignments and adhere to the RID Code of Ethics and Professional Code of Conduct. In addition to providing interpreting services, you will participate in meetings such as child study, IEP meetings, and triennial reviews, contributing valuable insights regarding an individual's communication abilities and skills. Your role will also involve maintaining records to document communications and travel, which will be reviewed by your supervisor as requested. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are dedicated to ensuring access to communication and curriculum for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Responsibilities
- Provide interpreting services to individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing in an effective and appropriate manner.
- Establish and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with educational staff, parents, students, and community members.
- Demonstrate professional judgment in all assignments and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of the RID Code of Ethics/Professional Code of Conduct.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate behavior conducive to a professional setting.
- Attend meetings as requested, including child study, IEP meetings, and triennial reviews.
- Participate in meetings to provide input regarding an individual's communication ability and skills.
- Work with the educational team to ensure access to communication and the curriculum throughout the school day.
- Function within the school environment as a positive member of the educational team.
- Maintain records to document communications and travel for review by supervisor as requested.
Requirements
- Must hold minimal credentials of an EIPA 3.5 or higher, or RID/NIC certification, or state-level certification such as VQAS level 3.
- Must be willing to provide interpreting services in a variety of educational settings and at all educational levels.
- Must be willing to travel and possess reliable transportation.
Benefits
- Compensation for direct service time and portal time.
