ASL Interpreter | Newport News, Virginia

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Job Description

A full-time Sign Language Interpreter position is available onsite in Newport News, VA, supporting a high school student in a 1:1 capacity. This contract opportunity runs during the current school year (CSY), providing direct communication access within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate and effective sign language interpretation to facilitate communication between the student and educational staff.
• Support classroom instruction and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
• Collaborate with educators and other support personnel to enhance the student's learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III certification; or
• Achieve a passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Written Test along with a minimum of Level 3.5 on the EIPA Performance Test; or
• Hold any other state qualification or national certification recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) as equivalent to or exceeding VQAS Level III (excluding Certificate of Deaf Interpretation).
• Demonstrated professional experience working in a school setting.

Benefits include competitive weekly pay, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan, providing a comprehensive support package for contract professionals.

This role is based onsite, requiring full-time availability to meet the needs of the student over the contract period.

Qualified interpreters interested in applying are encouraged to submit their application to join a focused educational environment that prioritizes effective communication and student support.