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Sign Language Interpreter
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- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
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Job Title: Contract, Public School, Sign Language Interpreter (ASL)
Location: Killeen, TX
Position Type: Contract (full-time hours through the remaining school year)
Responsibilities:
Interpretation Services: Provide sign language interpretation for students who are deaf or hard of hearing during regular school hours. This includes interpreting classroom instruction, discussions, and other educational activities.
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and parents to ensure that the student’s preferred mode of communication (as designated in their IEP) is effectively supported.
IEP Meetings: Attend IEP meetings and contribute as a professional consultant regarding the student’s sign language needs.
Collaboration: Foster collaboration between parents, teachers, and the school regarding services related to sign language interpretation.
Additional Activities: Interpreting services for school activities that occur beyond regular school hours may be accepted at the interpreter’s discretion, with district pre-approval for additional compensation.
Qualifications:
ASL Fluency: Strong proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is essential.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of sign language interpreting experience.
Understanding of Deaf Culture: Familiarity with Deaf culture and sensitivity to the unique needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Compensation:
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
About Therapy Staff, LLC:
Recently named one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for by Staffing Industry Analysts for 2020 and one of the Best Places to Work 2020!
Therapy Staff, LLC, is a nationwide therapist recruiting and staffing company that has served the health care industry and schools since 2000. We place qualified school personnel, including Teachers, Social Workers, Counselors, School Psychologists Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, as well as therapy assistants.
Therapy Staff is committed to achieving a standard of excellence. Our expertise and record of success position us as one of the leading health care recruiting and contract agencies in the U.S.
Our team of professional therapists consists of qualified, caring individuals who are motivated to build a flexible and successful career with us while surpassing client expectations.
Our recruiters stay current on industry trends and market knowledge. We take pride in our hands-on, personal approach to fulfilling the needs of both our therapists and clients. That focus, combined with the resources and support we provide for our therapists, allows us to make the best match for every assignment.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $47.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Ability to Relocate:
- Killeen, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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