Job Title:
Virtual ASL Educational Interpreter
Pay Range:
$25 - $40 / Hourly
Job Description:
26/27 SY | $25–$40/Hourly | Full-Time | Springfield, IL| Educational ASL Interpreter
About the Role
Provide sign language interpreting and communication access services to deaf and hard of hearing students in K-12 school settings. You'll interpret in classrooms and small-group settings, support students during tutoring and daily instruction, and help students access the full curriculum alongside their hearing peers. This role collaborates closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support each student's communication and learning goals.
Educational Interpreter Key Responsibilities
- Interpreting & Communication Access: Interpret manually and orally for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom and small-group settings, matching the language and intent of the speaker to the student's receptive communication level as outlined in their IEP.
- Preparation & Collaboration: Work with teachers and staff ahead of each assignment to review upcoming subject matter, vocabulary, and content, so students have full access to classroom instruction.
- IEP Participation: Participate as a member of the IEP team when appropriate. Share observations on communication strategies, the student's use of interpreter services, and academic, behavioral, and functional progress during class periods.
- Instructional Support: Under the classroom teacher's direction, support individual and small-group instructional activities, assist with daily assignments, and help with remedial or makeup work as needed.
- Documentation & Confidentiality: Maintain accurate records related to interpreting assignments and student progress. Uphold student confidentiality and support classroom, school, and district expectations at all times.
Educational Interpreter Qualifications
- Requirements:
- ISBE Educational Interpreter Approval (or eligibility to obtain)
- EIPA score of 3.5 or higher, or national certification (NIC/RID) or Illinois BEI certification
- Associate's degree or 60 college semester hours (or equivalent qualifying test)
- IDHHC Interpreter License preferred (required when interpreting for Deaf adults, such as parents at IEP meetings)
- Background check and TB clearance
- Fluency in ASL and adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct
About Point Quest Group
We build a best-in-class community of special education professionals dedicated to helping students grow and achieve their greatest potential. We offer services across clinic, early intervention, and school-based settings, giving our team members the opportunity to broaden their skills and support students across a range of environments.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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