American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)

Expatiate Communications is a leader in special education, redefining the way special education programs are designed and delivered. By leveraging data and technology, we focus on improving academic outcomes and providing equitable access to all students. We develop and implement innovative and sustainable special education programs for Education Agencies, charter schools, families, schools, districts, and County Offices of Education.

About Expatiate Communication Inc

Expatiate Communications is a management consulting firm with unmatched expertise in special education. We work with local school districts, COEs and State educational agencies and families on best practices on instruction, services, operations, staffing, technology, organization, compliance, fiscal as well as efficiency in special education. Together with our clients, Expatiate provides achieving clear educational benefits for students with disabilities and assists clients deliver a high quality sustainable special education program. The program-oriented advice, systems and processes focus on the reducing the educational gap by not just serving the student's needs but by building capacity among various educator groups. All our institutional as well as individual clients receive a full continuum of supports, services and placements to all students as per their IEPs.

Description

Remote Salary: $25 - $50 per hour, DOE & Job Type Flexible rate open to discuss

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated SPED Specialist / American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to facilitate seamless communication for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients, colleagues, and candidates. In this role, you'll provide real-time interpretation across a variety of professional settings, contributing directly to our inclusive culture and business success. This role involves travel to school sites and providing support on proprietary company platforms such as VillageED and iTAAP.

Work Site: Remote (virtual services)

Job Type: Part-time or Per Diem (Dedicated Schedule)

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $25 - $50 per hour, DOE

Company-provided laptops, resources, and tools for success.

Professional, collaborative work environment with growth opportunities. What You'll Do

Provide real-time spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English during meetings, training sessions, and interviews.

Provide support and collaborate with our Occupational Therapist.

Maintain linguistic and cultural accuracy by preserving message integrity, including tone and nuance, while respecting cultural differences.

Maintain confidentiality by adhering to the highest ethical standards for all sensitive company and client information.

Prepare for assignments by reviewing materials and agendas to ensure accurate interpretation of specialized terminology.

Collaborate and support colleagues to ensure optimal communication access and the seamless integration of interpreting services.

Advise on best practices, providing insights and recommendations on communication strategies to foster a more inclusive workplace.

Stay current with continuous professional development, keeping up with advancements in ASL and interpreting techniques. What You Bring

Current, active certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) (eg., NIC, CI/CT, or CDI) or equivalent national certification.

Minimum 1 year of professional ASL interpreting experience in diverse settings.

Bachelor's degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or a related field.

Fluency in ASL and spoken English.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and key responsibilities, but is not an exhaustive list of all duties or requirements. Expatiate Communications is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Salary

$25 - $50 per hour