School Sign Language Interpreter; SLI

Hiring:
Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) | Phoenix, AZ

Pay Rate: $40.00/hour
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours/Week | 10-Month Contract
Start Date:
August 31, 2026

A school district in the Phoenix, AZ area is seeking 2 Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) to support elementary-aged students in a school setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide 1:1 communication support for deaf or hard-of-hearing students in a general education classroom environment.

• Interpret spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa

• Facilitate effective communication between students, teachers, staff, and peers

• Support student participation in classroom instruction, activities, and discussions

• Maintain professional standards and confidentiality within the educational setting

• ? Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)

• ? Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or related field preferred

• ? EIPA, RID Certification, or State Interpreter Certification (as applicable)

• ? Current CPR certification (if required)

• ? Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

• ? Must be at least 18 years of age

• Elementary School Setting

• 1:1 Student Assignment

• General Education Classroom

• Low Behavioral Support Needs

• Full-Time Schedule

• No Client Interview Required

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter is a trained professional who facilitates communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and others within an educational setting. Often, American Sign Language (ASL) is used to interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa, which ensures students have accommodations to classroom instruction, activities and learning discussions.

• Proficiency in American Sign Language

• Associates degree or Bachelors degree in interpreting, deaf studies or related field, preferred

• State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (as applicable)

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification ( as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.