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Amergis American Sign Language Interpreter in Lodi, California
Seeking to hire two (2) Educational American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters for California school!
Location: Lodi & Stockton, California
Schedule: Full-Time
Start Date: July 27, 2026 and through the 2026–2027 School Year)
Compensation: $1,575 gross weekly
Position Overview
We are seeking qualified Educational American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to support K–12 students for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. These full-time positions will provide classroom interpreting and communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students throughout the Lodi and Stockton regions.
Applicants must meet California’s credentialing and skill-verification standards and have prior experience providing interpreting services in a school setting.
Education & Certification Requirements (California)
California regulations require that educational interpreters meet state-approved qualifications including certification or assessment-based skill verification.
Certification / Skill Verification Requirements
California requires one of the following pathways:
- RID Certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)
- Full RID certification satisfies state requirements.
[govt.westlaw.com] (https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I31318A134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?contextData=%28sc.Default%29)
- EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment)
- If not RID-certified, interpreters must have an EIPA score of 4.0 or higher.
[govt.westlaw.com] (https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I31318A134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?contextData=%28sc.Default%29)
Note: Earlier versions of regulations listed 3.0 or 3.5 minimums, but current standards require 4.0+, confirmed by both the California Code of Regulations and NAIE.
[govt.westlaw.com] (https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I31318A134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?contextData=%28sc.Default%29) , [naiedu.org] (https://naiedu.org/california/)
- Equivalent Assessments
If not using EIPA or RID:
ESSE-I/R score of 4.0+, or
NAD/ACCI Level IV or above
[govt.westlaw.com] (https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I31318A134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?contextData=%28sc.Default%29)
- For Cued Language Interpreters (if applicable)
TECUnit certification, or
EIPA–Cued Speech score of 4.0+
[govt.westlaw.com] (https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I31318A134C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?contextData=%28sc.Default%29)
Responsibilities
Provide direct ASL interpreting for students in classrooms, school activities, meetings, and extracurricular settings.
Facilitate communication between DHH students, staff, and peers.
Follow student IEP requirements and collaborate with Special Education teams.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and educational ethics.
Qualifications
Strong ASL/English interpreting skills.
Ability to work effectively in dynamic educational environments.
Must meet one of the certification/assessment standards listed above.
Must have documented school-based interpreting experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents to Ruthie:
Updated resume
Copies of certifications, EIPA score report, or other credentialing documentation
References from school-based interpreting work
Ruthie Shonborn | Amergis Educational Services
Call or Text: (813) 371-5199
rushonbo@amergis.com
Connect with me on LinkedIN
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.