Schools - Sign Language Interpreter

Job Description

Minimum 1+ years intrepreter experience required.

Full-time School Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) for 2025-2026 School Year

Location: Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week (Full-Time)

Term: August 11, 2025 - June 1, 2026 (Full School Year)

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Sign Language Interpreter to provide essential communication access for high school students in Portsmouth, VA, for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position involves interpreting in both one-on-one and classroom capacities.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide accurate and effective sign language interpreting services for high school students in various educational settings, including classrooms, meetings, and extracurricular activities.

Interpret spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) or other appropriate sign systems, and signed communication into spoken English.

Facilitate communication between deaf/hard-of-hearing students, hearing peers, teachers, and other school personnel.

Adapt interpreting style and vocabulary to meet the diverse communication needs and preferences of individual students.

Collaborate with teachers and school staff to prepare for assignments, review lesson plans, and understand subject matter to ensure accurate interpretation.

May assist with light paraeducator duties as needed to support student learning and classroom management.

Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the educational team's efforts to support student success.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by training in signing and considerable experience as an interpreter.

Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III, or its equivalent, as determined by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, upon the hiring date.

Candidates with a VQAS Level II certification will have two years from the date of hire to obtain Level III certification in accordance with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) regulations.

Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or other appropriate sign language systems.

Strong understanding of deaf culture and the educational needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.

Join our team and help bridge communication gaps, empowering students to achieve their full academic and social potential!

Full-time