Puyallup, Washington
Category: Education
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 863017
Work Setting: Healthcare
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Est. Pay: $1875 / Week
Posted Date: 10/28/2024
Puyallup, Washington
Work Setting: Healthcare
Category: Education
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $1875 / Week
Job ID: 863017
Posted Date: 10/28/2024
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The Educational Sign Language Interpreter supports staff,students, and families by providing interpretation and translation services fordeaf and hearing-impaired students. The interpreter also effectivelyfacilitates communication between students who use sign language due to hearingloss, and students/teachers who do not.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes American Sign Language (ASL) Interprets oral communication into sign language and signedcommunication into spoken English Adheres to the rules of confidentiality required of allschool personnel Establishes and maintains effective working relationshipswith teachers and other school personnel Works closely with students, guiding them in their ownlanguage to help understand classroom and homework instructions and facilitateindependence Contacts families to keep them informed of school events andcommunicate their child’s progress in school Attends other mandatory training, orientations and meetingsat the request of the district Ensures policies and procedures are compliant with Section504 and ADA Maintains best practices, emerging trends and legislationrelating to sign language/interpreting functional areas At request of school district participates in student careconference / Individualized Education Program (IEP) Adheres to district and Amergis policy and procedureMinimum Requirements:
State Board of Education Initial Sign Language InterpreterCertificate (as applicable) Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (asapplicable per state regulation or client requirement) Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of ageBenefits 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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Puyallup, Washington
Healthcare
Education
Contract - Full Time
$1875 / Week
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