American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Remote Job at Focused Staffing, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Focused Staffing
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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