Travel Educational Interpreter - Burnsville, Minnesota

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Job Description

An opportunity is available for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to provide essential communication support within educational settings. This role focuses on facilitating effective interaction between deaf or hard-of-hearing students and their educators, ensuring equal access to instructional content and school activities. The position involves travel to various school locations within the Burnsville, MN area, offering diverse work environments and engagement with a range of student needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) with strong interpreting skills
• Experience interpreting in K-12 educational settings is highly preferred
• Ability to accurately convey information in both receptive and expressive contexts
• Strong understanding of deaf culture and communication nuances
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, teachers, and families
• Flexibility to travel between different school sites

Responsibilities:

• Provide clear and accurate interpretation of spoken language into sign language and vice versa during classroom instruction, meetings, and school events
• Support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in academic and social settings to promote equal participation
• Collaborate with educators and support staff to accommodate students communication needs
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Manage travel logistics between assigned locations as required

Location: Burnsville, Minnesota, with travel to various schools in the surrounding area

Advantages:

• Opportunity to work across multiple educational environments
• Travel experience within the local school district network
• Fulfilling role supporting accessibility and inclusion in education

Qualified professionals eager to utilize their interpreting skills to enhance communication equity in schools are encouraged to apply.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.00 to $44.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.