Sign Language Interpreter - School-Based

Job Description

Job Description

Soliant is seeking 5 qualified Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students near Durham, California, for the 2026–2027 school year .

These opportunities are ideal for experienced interpreters who are passionate about facilitating effective communication and supporting students' academic, vocational, and daily living needs in a school-based environment.

Assignment Details

Position: Sign Language Interpreter (SLI)
Location: Durham, CA
Openings: 5
Schedule: Full-Time
Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week / 6 hours per day
Duration: ASAP – Full 2026–2027 School Year
Setting: Onsite Only
Grade Levels: Middle and High School

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, their hearing peers, classroom teachers, and other school personnel.

• Provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting services.

• Support students in accessing academic instruction and participating fully in the classroom environment.

• Assist students with academic subjects such as reading, writing, and math as appropriate.

• Support students with vocational and/or independent living skills when applicable.

• Monitor and support students during classroom, outdoor, and community-based activities.

• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, administrators, and other members of the educational team.

• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries within the school environment.

• Provide communication support that promotes student access, participation, and educational success.

Required Qualifications

• Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) , OR

• Candidates with an EIPA score below 4.0 may also be considered.

• Strong ASL and English communication skills.

• Ability to provide effective sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation.

• Ability to work effectively with students in a school-based environment.

• Ability to work onsite, approximately 30 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Sign Language Interpreter in a school setting.

• Experience supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students .

• Experience working with middle and/or high school students.

• Familiarity with academic, vocational, and independent living support.

• Strong ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and multidisciplinary educational teams.

Candidate Preferences

• Candidates should indicate their preferred grade level: Middle School or High School when submitting their profile.

If you are a qualified Sign Language Interpreter or ASL Para interested in an onsite school-based opportunity in Durham, CA, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration!

Apply today or send your resume, relevant certification/assessment information, grade-level preference, and availability to start to marie.alukonis- View email address on us.fitly.work to learn more about this opportunity and other education positions available across the U.S.

Compensation for this position ranges from $29.69 to $49.69. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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