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Gallaudet University

Freelance Interpreter

Washington, DC · On-site

$76K/yr

Freelance Interpreter Worker Type: Non-Fixed Term Pay Type: Hourly Exempt Status: No Supervisory ... Deaf Education Center. * Provides professional and accurate interpreting services to the Gallaudet ...

Gallaudet

$78K/yr

Freelance Interpreter Worker Type: Non-Fixed Term Pay Type: Hourly Exempt Status: No Supervisory ... Deaf Education Center. * Provides professional and accurate interpreting services to the Gallaudet ...

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Industry UsageUsed in telecommunications, emergency services, and customer supportUsed in legal, medical, educational, and community settings

Freelance Deaf Relay Services primarily focus on facilitating communication via telecommunications for deaf individuals, often working remotely. Deaf Interpreters provide sign language interpretation in various settings, requiring specialized certification. While both roles support deaf communication, relay services are more telecommunication-oriented, whereas interpreters work directly with clients in diverse environments.

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Freelance Deaf Relay Service professionals often work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and legal or government organizations. Common communication scenarios include facilitating conversations in medical appointments, classroom settings, business meetings, or legal consultations. Each assignment may present unique challenges, such as adapting to different sign language dialects, managing group discussions, or ensuring clear communication of technical terms. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you may collaborate with interpreters, service coordinators, and hearing clients to ensure effective communication for all parties.
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ProTech Special Education Sign Language Interpreter - Woodburn

Camas School District

Camas, WA • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Special Education Services/Sign Language Interpreter
Date Posted:
5/28/2026
Location:
Student Services
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Professional-Technical Class II: Special Education Sign Language Interpreter
Link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/camas/onlineapp/
Hours: M/T/Th/F 7:30-2:45 / W 7:30-1:30
Salary: $31.95 - $33.90
Reports to: Student Services Director or Designee
Purpose: Under the supervision of the Student Services Director/Assistant Director/Designee, the Educational Sign Language Interpreter will assist in the supervision of instructional and all other activities by interpreting and tutoring for the deaf/hard of hearing student(s) on an individual as well as a small group basis. *Indicates Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators for each essential function and qualification.
Essential Functions:
  • Assist the program instructor(s) in supervising and working with elementary or secondary students as follows: Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the general public.
  • Transliterates and/or interprets information accurately in a manner appropriate to the student's communication level.
  • Assist in instructional and all other activities by transliterating and/or interpreting and tutoring on a one-to-one basis as well as on a group basis.
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
  • Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student's potential.
  • Maintain accurate data on student progress.
  • Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor.
  • Assist the program instructor(s) in explaining technical assistance needs for interpreting, i.e. lighting, visual aids, positioning, time, length, and difficulties in changing languages.
  • Attend in-services and workshops in order to keep current with issues relating to the deaf culture.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment Necessary:
Computer, Telephone, TDD, Relay Service, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.
Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:
  1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
  2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
  3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
  4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
  5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
  6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Professional Qualifications:
  1. Must meet Washington State Requirements for Sign Language Interpreters in Educational Settings; Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of 3.5 AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - Written Test - passing score; OR Interpreting Certificate (NIC) with RID certification AND Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - Written Test - passing score.
  2. Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC 179-01-020, are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.
  3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
  4. Previous knowledge and background in working with students and educational techniques preferred.
  5. Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
  6. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
  7. Demonstrated ability to communicate by telephone, TDD, and Relay Service.
  8. Must be willing to participate in activities, in-services, and skill building workshops to improve knowledge in transliterating/interpreting in the educational process, and issues relating to the deaf culture.
  9. Demonstrated ability to encourage independence in students in order to avoid inappropriate dependence on the student/interpreter relationship.
  10. Demonstrated ability to work under conditions of constant interruption.
  11. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  12. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Compliance Officer: Amie Stewart (360) 335-3000 Ext. 89960
ADA Compliance Officer: Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Section 504 Coordinator: Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Katie Seidl 360-335-3000 Ext. 74956
HIB Compliance Officer: Derek Jaques 360-335-3000 Ext. 77154
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.
Benefits:
School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.

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