West Michigan Aviation Academy

West Michigan Aviation Academy is currently seeking a part-time or full-time ASL Interpreter.

WMAA is an innovative, academically rigorous charter high school with a focus on hands-on aviation and STEM education. Through implementation of our mission, vision, and values , WMAA provides a unique educational opportunity for students to focus on high-growth employment fields during their high school education.  

WMAA places intense emphasis on real-life, hands-on projects that incorporate multidisciplinary learning, design thinking, and many more business-level skill sets. Our students enjoy opportunities for business internships, mentorships and job shadows that help them explore career opportunities while still in high school.

Job Summary:

The ASL Interpreter facilitates communication between a student who is deaf or hard of hearing and their peers, teachers, and other school personnel by interpreting spoken language into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa. The interpreter plays a vital role in ensuring equal access to education and full participation in the school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide interpreting services in classrooms, school events, assemblies, meetings, and extracurricular activities.
• Interpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English, maintaining the integrity, intent, and confidentiality of all communications.
• Support student in understanding class content while maintaining a neutral role in the learning process.
• Collaborate with educators, support staff, and parents to provide appropriate accommodations and support.
• Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and applicable educational laws (e.g., IDEA, ADA).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Certification through the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a score meeting state standards (typically 3.5 or higher), RID, or National Interpreting Certification (NIC).

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

• 5% 401(k) company match

• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

• Voluntary Plans Available

If you are interested in learning more about West Michigan Aviation Academy, please visit our website at http://www.westmichiganaviation.org/

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