Salary: $50 - 56 per hour
Reference: JOB-2633
Orange Tree Staffing is seeking Sign Language Interpreters to make a difference with students at Martin County Schools!
Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life within your community? When you join Orange Tree Staffing, LLC, you partner with a team that is making a positive difference with our children. OTS is committed to establishing life-long learning results by supporting and empowering therapists and educators through continuing education, communication, and support. These opportunities are in school settings and follow the school year calendar, servicing high school populations. We strive to place you with the school that best matches you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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‎Orange Tree Staffing is seeking Sign Language Interpreter to “Build and Inspire Growth” by providing education-based services to students at Martin County Schools. As a Sign Language Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in facilitating communication between individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who are hearing. You will interpret spoken language into sign language and vice versa in various settings, ensuring effective and accurate communication.

REQUIREMENTS

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• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or other relevant sign language(s).

• Certification or licensure as a sign language interpreter (e.g., RID certification).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Flexibility to work in various settings and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Previous experience as a sign language interpreter in a school based setting preferred

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• Shall possess a high school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

• Shall meet all federal and state educational and testing requirements for successful attainment of an interpreting certification such as Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Certificate of Interpretation (CI) or Certificate of Transliteration (CT), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level 3 or above, or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or above
• Shall have experience interpreting in a K-12 environment; 2 years of experience preferred
• Shall have knowledge of Registry of Interpreting for the Deaf (RID) and/or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) code of ethics and guidelines for educational interpreters
• Shall possess basic knowledge of child development and language development