Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum 1+ years intrepreter experience required.

Job Title: Remote Sign Language Interpreter

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (based on student needs) 1099 Contractor

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Remote Sign Language Interpreter to provide virtual interpretation services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a K12 educational setting in New Hampshire . The ideal candidate will facilitate real-time munication between students, teachers, staff, and families using American Sign Language (ASL) and other munication modalities as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time ASL interpretation during virtual classroom instruction, small group sessions, school-wide events, and one-on-one meetings.

• Interpret both receptively and expressively between spoken English and ASL, maintaining accuracy, tone, and context.

• Ensure accessibility and inclusion for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in pliance with IEPs and Section 504 Plans.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, special educators, speech/language pathologists, and other service providers.

• Prepare for lessons in advance by reviewing instructional materials and attending team meetings as needed.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions per FERPA and school policies.

• Support school staff in understanding Deaf culture and best practices for working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

• Assist with the use of assistive technology or captioning tools if needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)

• Valid certification through EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) 3.5+ , RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) , or BEI (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters)

• Meet New Hampshire interpreter requirements for educational settings

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

• At least 1 year of experience working with school-age children in an educational or related setting

• Reliable internet and private, quiet workspace for virtual interpreting

Preferred:

• Experience in remote interpreting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

• Familiarity with IEP process and educational terminology

• Knowledge of Deaf culture, student support services, and inclusive practices

• Background in K12 education or special education services

Technology Requirements:

• High-speed internet connection

• Updated puter with webcam and audio capabilities

• Familiarity with video relay/interpreting tools and secure school munication platforms

• Willingness to adapt to school-specific virtual platforms

Key petencies:

• Strong interpersonal and munication skills

• Flexibility and responsiveness to changing student needs

• Cultural petence and sensitivity

• Time management and organizational skills

• mitment to equity, inclusion, and student empowerment

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, For contractors,

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