Sign Language Interpreter at Birch Agency

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Position: Sign Language InterpreterLocation: Philadelphia, PA 19130Job Description:Birch Agency is seeking a Sign Language Interpreters to join our team. $1,500 Sign On Bonus.Birch Agency is actively recruiting Sign Language Interpreters for the Philadelphia, PA area. Our Sign Language Interpreters design and implement services based on the specific needs of the students. We understand that needs of students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community can vary widely depending on the students experience with sign language and academic performance level. Birch Agency Sign Language Interpreters offer students an opportunity to communicate and be understood.This position offers a $1500 Sign on Bonus.Services Provided by Sign Language Interpreters:Provide sign language interpretive services as specified in the IEPInterpret information, lectures, discussion, classroom activities, school meetings, trainings and conferencesPrepare and study subject matter being taught or presented to ensure clear interpretationAdapts interpretations to the varying and diverse needs and abilities of students, and/or teachers, and/or community membersProvides interpretation for various situations, such as assemblies, field trips, meetings, test administration, phone calls, music, extra-curricular activities, and sports eventsInterprets informal conversations with students and staff during unstructured timeParticipate as a team member for planning and reviewing daily activities, attending in-services and information sharing for the purpose of optimizing the staff and student participation in the educational environmentProvide staff with information regarding the interpretation process as well as needs and concerns of individuals who are D/HH for the purpose of creating a positive Deaf friendly climateCollaborate with Teachers of the D/HH, other classroom teachers and other school staff to provide the optimum educational opportunitiesRequirement:BA or associates degree in educational InterpretingMinimum score of 3.5 on Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) OR Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) requiredJoin our team of Special Education and Healthcare Professionals! We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, along with a weekly paycheck to name a few. For more information regarding this position, ESY opportunities, and/or additional school based positions.#promoted#LI-JB1Daniel MercadoBirch Agency | Recruiter for the Northeast RegionCell Phone: 407-761-9741Office: 727-614-0209Fax:727-645-4818Email:[email protected]. Keywords: Sign Language Interpreter, Location: Philadelphia, PA - 19122 , PL: 601127795