ContextGlobal, Inc., is seeking a full-time ASL staff interpreter in the Washington D.C. area.

We are supporting some school systems providing ASL interpreting support for deaf and hard of hearing students in the k-12 setting. A successful candidate for the full-time position or independent contractor will be assigned to a school for the duration of a school year or as needed and provide support to students using ASL as their mode of communication.

Completion of an Interpreter Training Program or three years of experience as a sign language interpreter. Preference will be given to a candidate who has graduated from an accredited interpreter training program.

Certification is not required, but EIPA and NIC Certification would get preference.

Because the position is in a public school, you be required to have a:

TB screening Criminal background check and fingerprinting Drug test

The interview and screening will be conducted in ASL and spoken English.

Minimum requirements include:

Good Signing and voicing skills Ethical training Excellent customer service relations Interpersonal skills and ability to interact with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds (customers, colleagues, and management) Knowledge of educational vocabulary and a strong understanding of ASL and Deaf culture.

ContextGlobal, Inc. is a language service provider. We provide language services and consulting services. We are selective and only provide top-notch service to a select clientele in the Washington Metropolitan area. Our clients include fortune 100 companies and government organizations.

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

Medical insurance Dental insurance Professional development budget per year 401k

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

Associate Degree