ESS Clinical is seeking a School Services School American Sign Language for a local contract job in Savannah, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: American Sign Language
- Discipline: School Services
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 36 weeks
- Employment Type: Local Contract
ESS Clinical is currently hiring compassionate, skilled, and student-focused Educational Sign Language Interpreters (SLIs) to support Savannah Chatham County Public Schools for 2026-2027!
Pay starting at $48/hr
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide accurate ASL/English interpretation and transliteration services for students in educational settings
- Interpret classroom instruction, discussions, testing, assemblies, and extracurricular activities
- Support communication access while maintaining professional interpreting standards and ethics
- Collaborate with educational teams regarding student accommodations and communication needs
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and school district policies
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, IEP meetings, and professional development as required
- Maintain documentation and compliance requirements according to district and state guidelines
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet Georgia state requirements for Educational Interpreters, including:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (or required depending on certification pathway)
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Previous school-based or pediatric interpreting experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families
Georgia State Certification & Licensure Requirements
Under the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), Educational Interpreters working in Georgia public schools must hold a valid Georgia Educational Interpreter License.
Qualified candidates must meet one of the following:
- Pass the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a score of 3.5 or higher.
Additional Georgia requirements may include:
- GaPSC Educational Interpreter License
- Background check and fingerprint clearance
- Completion of district onboarding requirements
- Continuing education/professional development for license renewal
Preferred Qualifications
- RID Certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent)
- EIPA score of 4.0+ preferred
- Prior K–12 educational interpreting experience
- Knowledge of IDEA, IEP processes, and Deaf education supports
- Experience working with students with varying communication modalities
Compensation & Benefits
ESS Clinical offers:
- Competitive weekly compensation
- Flexible placement opportunities
- W-2 and 1099 opportunities (district dependent)
- Dedicated recruiter and operations support
- Professional development and ongoing support
- Access to school-based opportunities throughout Georgia
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ESS Clinical Job ID #4469. Posted job title: Sign Language Interpreter
About ESS Clinical
Driven by a passion for helping students, ESS Clinical connects certified clinical and special education professionals with K-12 school systems nationwide. Whether you are a speech-language pathologist, occupational or physical therapist, school psychologist, behavioral specialist, or school nurse, we match you with a school-based role that fits your skills and career aspirations. At ESS Clinical, the work you do has the power to change a student’s life. If you are looking for a career with purpose, this is where you belong.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance