Travel Educational Interpreter - Shaftsbury, Vermont

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Job Description

A full-time Sign Language Interpreter opportunity is available in Shaftsbury, VT, serving the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union. This role involves travel within the district and offers the chance to support individual students in a school setting from the start date through June 16th.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services to students in kindergarten and third grade.
• Facilitate effective communication between deaf or hard of hearing students, their teachers, and peers.
• Collaborate with educational staff and support personnel to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt interpreting approaches to meet each students unique communication needs.
• Participate in training and district-specific onboarding procedures, including background checks and contract completion.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) with experience interpreting in educational settings.
• Open to both certified and non-certified candidates with relevant skills.
• Ability to work full-time hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Willingness to travel as needed within the district for assignments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students and school staff effectively.

Location:

• Position based in Shaftsbury, Vermont, within the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work in a supportive educational setting with fellow contractors and agency collaboration.
• Opportunity to directly impact the learning experience of young students requiring ASL interpretation.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training to support success in the role.

This opportunity is ideal for skilled ASL interpreters seeking to make a meaningful difference in an educational environment while enjoying the diverse challenges of a travel assignment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to ensure timely consideration.

Compensation for this position ranges from $20.00 to $45.00. 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.