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Select Savvy is seeking a skilled and dedicated American Sign Language (ASL) Educational Interpreter for a school-based opportunity in Charleston, South Carolina. In this role, you will provide communication access for students who are deaf or hard of hearing by interpreting spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa. You will work collaboratively with educators, special education teams, and families to support student learning, inclusion, and academic success.
What We Offer
- Weekly pay for consistency and convenience
- Professional development stipend
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness program to support your personal well-being
- Dedicated recruiter and ongoing support throughout your assignment
Requirements
- Associate's degree or completion of a Sign Language Interpreter Training Program
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of approximately 3.2–3.5 or higher
- Experience working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification
- Previous experience in a school or educational setting
- Knowledge of Deaf culture, language development, and educational interpreting best practices
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret spoken instruction, classroom discussions, and school activities into American Sign Language (ASL)
- Interpret student responses from ASL into spoken English for teachers, staff, and peers
- Provide interpretation services during classroom instruction, assemblies, meetings, conferences, and school-related activities
- Collaborate with teachers and special education staff to support student learning and IEP implementation
- Review lesson plans, instructional materials, and classroom content to ensure accurate interpretation
- Adapt interpreting techniques to meet individual student communication needs
- Support students' academic success, language development, and social interaction
- Promote an inclusive and accessible learning environment
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional and ethical standards
- Ensure accurate interpretation of message content, tone, and intent
About Us
Select Savvy is a boutique search and staffing firm focused on connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities. We provide an authentic hiring experience, excellent benefits, and tailored support for our candidates.
We are committed to:
- Aligning your work wellness with your professional goals
- Offering resources and tools to help you grow in your career
- Promoting diversity and inclusion by addressing underrepresentation in workplaces and leadership roles
Join Us!
Your experience matters to us, and we are here to support you every step of the way. If you're passionate about promoting communication access and empowering students who are deaf or hard of hearing to thrive in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you!
Looking forward to connecting with you.
Happy Hunting!
Pay: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
