Job Description

Adelphi is seeking Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) to provide interpreting services for a school district in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The ideal candidate will facilitate effective communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their peers, teachers, and staff, ensuring access to educational content and participation in all school activities.

• Reference #: BD-857-08
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Sign Language Interpreter
• Location: Grays Harbor, Washington
• Facility Type: School
• Coverage Type: On-Site
• Job Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 1 year
• Schedule: 7.5 hours daily
• Start Date: August 1, 2025
• Compensation: $50/hr

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid certification as a Sign Language Interpreter in Washington State.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certification with a score of 3.5 or higher is preferred.
• Completion of a degree or certification program in American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting or a related field.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and familiarity with deaf culture.
• Experience working as an interpreter, preferably in a school or educational setting.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with school teams and families.

 
Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time ASL interpretation for students in academic, social, and extracurricular settings.
• Adapt interpreting methods based on students’ age, language level, and individual needs.
• Ensure effective communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their peers, teachers, and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and families to support students’ academic and social success.
• Provide interpretation during school events, such as assemblies, field trips, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards for interpreters.
• Clarify and rephrase information as needed to ensure student understanding without altering content.
• Act as a cultural mediator when appropriate to support understanding between deaf students and hearing staff or peers.
• Document and report any issues related to student progress or interpreting needs to school personnel.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve

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