American Sign Language Interpreter - REMOTE Job at Focused Staffing, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Focused Staffing
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Position: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Rate: Up to $51/hour

Work setup: only required to come in to school 30 days/school year

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide accurate and impartial interpretation services from spoken English to American Sign Language (ASL) and from ASL to spoken English.

  • Interpret in diverse environments, including classrooms, meetings, conferences, and other events, ensuring clear communication between parties.

  • Work with individuals with varying levels of ASL proficiency.

  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct.

  • Adapt interpretations to accommodate different signing styles and regional sign variations.

  • Clarify and explain concepts as needed, while maintaining the integrity of the message.

  • Assist in creating an inclusive and accessible environment for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

  • Engage in professional development to stay updated on best practices in ASL interpreting and Deaf culture.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working.

  • Constant hand, finger, and arm use, and excellent eye-hand coordination.

  • Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.

  • To occasionally function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs.

  • To occasionally stand for extended periods.

  • Ability to see and perform visual activities such as closing paperwork, using a computer monitor, reading, and writing.

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

  • Ability to come onsite for all required days - 30 days per school year.

 

Disclaimer: This Job Description is designed to reflect job duties accurately. However, it may not be all-inclusive, and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by local, state, or federal laws that do not cause undue hardship.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote job,

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