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 Maxim policy and procedure

　　Minimum 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 Maxim's 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 age

　　LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

　　o Minimum of temporary license from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters (KBI); and

　　o Actively working with a mentor to achieve full licensure.

　　Other Requirements: Physical, TB Risk Assessment, state/national criminal background check, CAN check and drug screen.

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Working 181 days per year, 7.50 hours per day. Pay will be commensurate with years of experience and training.

　　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.