Make a difference in the daily experience of a Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) student by providing crucial communication support in an educational setting. This contract opportunity offers the chance to utilize your sign language interpreting expertise on-site at a Head Start center. Your role will focus on facilitating clear, effective communication for one DHH student throughout the school day.
Key Qualifications:
- Current certification or relevant experience as a Sign Language Interpreter, with the ability to provide high-quality interpretation in a school environment
- Familiarity with educational settings, preferably experience supporting DHH students
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with both students and staff
- Flexible, reliable, and ready to collaborate with educational teams and families
Primary Responsibilities:
- Interpret classroom instruction, activities, and interactions for a DHH student
- Work directly with educators and support staff to ensure seamless communication access
- Maintain professional confidentiality and uphold the code of ethics for interpreters at all times
- Adapt interpretation to a variety of learning situations and student needs
- Proactively communicate any concerns or observations to relevant team members to support the student’s success
Position Details:
- On-site assignment at a Head Start center
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (30 hours per week)
- Contract role focused on dedicated, one-on-one support for a single student
This position offers the reward of seeing the direct results of your skills each day as you empower a student to connect, learn, and thrive. If you are passionate about strengthening inclusion for DHH students and ready for a meaningful assignment, submit your application today to take the next step in your interpreting career.
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