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Sign Language Interpreter in Harvey, LALocation Harvey, LA Discipline Sign Language Interpreter Date Posted October 25, 2026A rewarding contract opportunity is available for a skilled Sign Language Interpreter to support high school students in an educational setting near the New Orleans area. This full-time role runs from ASAP through May 27, 2027, with a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, aligned to the school calendar. The assignment location and total number of campuses will be confirmed upon placement, and you'll provide essential interpretive services for high school-aged students, ensuring meaningful access to instruction and school activities.
Key Qualifications:
  • Proficiency as a Sign Language Interpreter for school settings
  • Valid EIPA score of 4.0 (with written exam); must appear on the Louisiana Interpreter Registry (LCDC Interpreter Registry Dept. of Health)
  • Alternatively, RID or NIC credentials accepted, but must also have completed the EIPA written test
  • Experience working with adolescents or high school populations preferred
  • Ability to meet all credentialing requirements, including district-specific fingerprinting and drug screening
  • Professional, collaborative, and reliable, with a commitment to fostering accessibility and inclusion in educational environments
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide interpretation between students, staff, and faculty in classroom and school settings
  • Collaborate with teachers and support staff to facilitate communication needs for deaf/hard-of-hearing students
  • Accurately convey classroom instruction and interactions in American Sign Language
  • Participate in meetings, IEPs, and extracurricular activities as needed
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and school matters
This is an excellent chance to make a significant positive impact while working in a supportive school environment. Take this opportunity to help empower students and enrich their educational experience. We look forward to considering your application for this important position! Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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