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North Bend, Oregon

Category: Education

Contract - Part Time

Job ID: 880334

Work Setting: Healthcare

Contract Duration: 24 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $1600 / Week

Posted Date: 12/10/2024

North Bend, Oregon

Work Setting: Healthcare

Category: Education

Contract Duration: 24 Weeks

Contract - Part Time

Est. Pay: $1600 / Week

Job ID: 880334

Posted Date: 12/10/2024

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The Educational Sign Language Interpreter supports staff, students, and families by providing interpretation and translation services for deaf and hearing-impaired students. The interpreter also effectively facilitates communication between students who use sign language due to hearing loss, and students/teachers who do not. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) Preferably has Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from interpreter program Interprets oral communication into sign language and signed communication into spoken English Adheres to the rules of confidentiality required of all school personnel Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with teachers and other school personnel Works closely with students, guiding them in their own language to help understand classroom and homework instructions and facilitate independence Contacts families to keep them informed of school events and communicate their child’s progress in school Attends other mandatory training, orientations and meetings at the request of the district  Ensures policies and procedures are compliant with Section 504 and ADA Maintains best practices, emerging trends and legislation relating to sign language/interpreting functional areas At request of school district participates in student care conference / Individualized Education Program (IEP)   Adheres to district and Amergis policy and procedure 

Minimum Requirements: 

State Board of Education Initial Sign Language Interpreter Certificate (as applicable) Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement) Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice  Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable  Current CPR if applicable  TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable  Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)  Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site  Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  Computer proficiency required  Must be at least 18 years of age  

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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