Educational Interpreter - Hampton, VA
3 days ago
Hampton
Job Description Degree in American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting, certified ASL Interpreter credentials, and 1+ year of experience as an ASL Interpreter in educational settings. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. A full-time Sign Language Interpreter position is available to support elementary-aged students in a Virginia Beach area school district. This contract assignment runs from January 5, 2026, through June 16, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for the 20262027 school year. The role requires in-person presence five days per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., serving students across one or multiple elementary schools as assigned. Key Responsibilities: • Facilitate effective communication between Deaf or hard-of-hearing elementary students and their teachers, peers, and support staff through American Sign Language interpretation., • Provide interpreting services that comply with educational standards and student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)., • Collaborate with educators and support teams to ensure access to the curriculum and participation in school activities., • Proven experience as a Sign Language Interpreter, preferably in an educational setting., • Must hold Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III certification., • A minimum EIPA score of 3.0 will be considered, with a strong preference for candidates scoring 3.5 or higher; alternatively, a Quality Assurance Screening score of 3 or better is acceptable., • Ability to commit to full-time hours (30 hours per week) during the contract period., • Contract role with potential extension into the following school year.