Educational Sign Language Interpreter (School Services)

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Cross Country Education is seeking a School Services School American Sign Language for a local contract job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: American Sign Language
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• Discipline: School Services
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• Duration: 41 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours
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• Employment Type: Local Contract
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Help create an inclusive learning environment where every lesson, conversation, and opportunity is accessible to all students! Join Cross Country Education as a Sign Language Interpreter in Tacoma, WA and provide essential communication access while supporting students’ academic growth, independence, and connection with their school community.
\n Position Overview
\n Provide sign language interpretation between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and teachers, staff, and other school community members across classroom and school-based settings.
\n Interpret classroom instruction, discussions, meetings, conferences, testing, assemblies, field trips, and extracurricular activities while adapting communication methods to each student’s individual needs.
\n Prepare for lessons and school activities by reviewing instructional materials and developing familiarity with subject-specific vocabulary.
\n Collaborate with educators and support teams to promote effective communication and meaningful student participation throughout the school day.
\n Qualifications
\n Associate’s degree + EIPA score of 3.5+ or
\n Bachelor’s degree + EIPA score of 4.0+ or National Interpreting Certification
\n Interpreter training program coursework and documented interpreting experience may be required depending on the assignment
\n Experience interpreting in educational settings and supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing students is strongly preferred
\n Why Join Cross Country Education?
\n Competitive Pay: Earn $38.30 - $39.10 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Sign Language Interpreter, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
\n Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
\n Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a school-based schedule of 34 hours per week and paid sick leave.
\n Ready to make a difference? Learn more about Cross Country Education: www.crosscountry.com/education
\n Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

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Cross Country Education Job ID #a2m98f7y081u. Posted job title: Educational Sign Language Interpreter

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