Travel ASL Interpreter | Blacksburg, Virginia

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Job Description

An opportunity is available for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to support educational settings in and around Blacksburg, VA. This role involves travel to various schools, providing vital communication assistance to students and staff to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver clear and accurate sign language interpretation during classroom instruction, meetings, and school events.
• Facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and hearing peers, teachers, and administrators.
• Collaborate with educators and support staff to optimize language access and learning outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while adhering to school policies and ethical guidelines.
• Support extracurricular activities and parent-teacher conferences as needed.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) with demonstrated interpreting experience in educational settings.
• Knowledge of deaf culture and best practices in supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Ability to travel regularly to multiple school locations within the Blacksburg area.
• Certification from a recognized interpreting organization is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and adaptability in dynamic school environments.

Location:

• Based in Blacksburg, VA, with required travel to various schools in the region.

Benefits and Perks:

• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts student success and inclusion.
• Flexible scheduling that accommodates school calendars.
• Opportunities to enhance professional skills through diverse educational settings.

This travel-based role is ideal for interpreters seeking to make a difference while working across multiple schools. Interested candidates with the necessary sign language interpreting expertise are encouraged to apply to support accessible education in the Blacksburg community.