Virtual Educational Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) - Alaska

Qualifications 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies, or a related field from an accredited program 

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.0 or higher (or 3.5+ with state approval/provisional status), or national certification through RID (NIC/CI/CT) or BEI

• Compliance with Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) educational interpreter qualifications 

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience (K-12 educational interpreting and/or tele-interpreting preferred) 

• Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and/or Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE) 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills 

• Comfortable using video conferencing platforms and remote visual tools

Key Responsibilities Interpreting & Classroom Communication 

• Provide real-time virtual educational interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across academic subjects and school activities 

• Accurately facilitate expressive and receptive communication between students, hearing teachers, staff, and peers 

• Interpret classroom lectures, class discussions, multimedia content, assemblies, and school announcements 

• Adapt signing style to match the student's developmental level, language proficiency, and educational goals

Collaboration & School Support 

• Collaborate closely with general and special education teachers, Teachers of the Deaf (TOD/DHH), case managers, and speech-language pathologists 

• Provide recommendations on visual accessibility, line of sight, lighting, and camera positioning during virtual instruction 

• Participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary conferences, and student review sessions as requested

Professional Standards & Ethics 

• Adhere strictly to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct 

• Maintain professional boundaries while actively supporting student independence and self-advocacy in the educational environment 

• Keep all student records and classroom communication strictly confidential in accordance with FERPA and district guidelines

Technology & Virtual Delivery 

• Utilize secure video conferencing platforms to deliver clear, lag-free visual interpreting 

• Troubleshoot basic software and video display issues to maintain continuous communication access during lessons 

• Guide onsite school facilitators and students with camera angle adjustments and platform navigation

Advocacy & Facilitation 

• Support students in navigating communication barriers and developing independent self-advocacy skills 

• Assist educators and school staff in understanding the role of the remote educational interpreter and establishing inclusive, visually accessible classrooms

Benefits of Role 

• 1099 Independent Contractor Status • Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours 

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rates 

• Flexibility with schedule and working 100% from home

For additional information, please contact Charlie Harper, Account Executive @ Procare Therapy and VocoVision! 

📍 (678) 538-6734 

📍 [email protected]