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:

　　Utilizes American Sign Language (ASL)

　　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 Maxim 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 Maxim's 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.