Interpreter Hearing Impaired

Ready to empower students and help them find their voice?

Sky Above Therapy is looking for a passionate and skilled Interpreter for Hearing Impaired to join our supportive special education team for the  school year! Work collaboratively in a dynamic school environment, providing essential evaluation and therapy services to students from Early Childhood and Elementary. If you love helping children overcome communication challenges and thrive in their education, we want to hear from you!

• Providing direct interpreting services utilizing oral transliteration services; cued language transliteration services; sign language transliteration and interpreting services, and transcription services to match the needs of the student, as jointly agreed by the contractor and school representatives.
• Provide special interpreting services for students who are deaf‑blind when and where needed.
• Attend team or multi‑disciplinary meeting as needed.
• Communicate and function effectively as a member of a classroom and school team (related service providers, paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents),
• Participate with school staff and students in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings as appropriate.
• Attend school district meetings when applicable and/or as requested by the Department.

• Certification: A valid certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and/or a Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification.
• Educational Interpreting Score: A passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) of 2.9 or higher is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of experience interpreting in a K-12 educational setting is strongly preferred. Experience with elementary‑age students is a plus.
• Language Fluency: Demonstrable fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, with exceptional expressive and receptive skills.
• Professional Knowledge: Deep understanding of the RID Code of Professional Conduct and its application in a school environment. Knowledge of Deaf culture and the continuum of communication modes used by students.
• Collaboration
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to work effectively as part of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team alongside teachers, parents, and other service providers.
• Compliance: Ability to pass all required school district background checks.

• Competitive Salary: Based on our certified salary schedule.
• Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, generous paid time off (sick/personal days).
• Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative and welcoming environment.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and development.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting difference in students' lives.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent school-year schedule!

Ready to Make an Impact? Join us in shaping bright futures!

• Pay: $28.00 - $50.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 40 per week

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift

• Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (Required)

Work Location:

In person