Sign Language Interpreter - Educational Services | New York, NY
Independent Contractor | $62 - $75/hour | Flexible Scheduling
Why Interpreters Choose CLFC
At CLFC Healthcare & Communications, we believe interpreters deserve more than just assignments. We offer competitive pay that reflects your certification and expertise , a dedicated support team that handles scheduling and logistics so you can focus on what you do best, and consistent, meaningful work in educational settings across New York State. You are not a number here. You are a professional partner.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
- Top-Tier Pay: $62 - $75/hour based on your certification level, specialization, and experience
- Flexible Schedule: Choose assignments that fit your life, with work available throughout the academic year
- Meaningful Impact: Directly support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in one of the nation's largest educational systems
- Professional Respect: Work with a company that understands Deaf culture, values the RID Code of Professional Conduct, and treats interpreters as the skilled professionals they are
- Nationwide Network: Access to assignments across multiple contracts and locations, not just one school or one district
- Administrative Support: We handle credentialing, compliance, and paperwork so you can focus on interpreting
The Role
CLFC is seeking RID-certified ASL Interpreters for educational services assignments in New York, NY. You will provide American Sign Language interpretation across classroom instruction, academic meetings, student support services, and school events, ensuring equal access to education for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students throughout New York State.
What You Will Do
- Classroom Interpretation: Provide ASL services in lectures, seminars, labs, and group discussions across K-12 and post-secondary settings
- Academic Support: Interpret for one-on-one advising, tutoring, counseling sessions, and IEP meetings
- School Events: Cover parent-teacher conferences, faculty meetings, assemblies, and extracurricular activities
- Preparation: Review subject matter, specialized vocabulary, and course materials in advance of each assignment
- CDI Services: Provide Certified Deaf Interpreter services when required for DeafBlind or Deaf individuals with specialized communication needs
- Collaboration: Work alongside educators, administrators, and support staff to ensure seamless communication access
What You Bring
- Required: Current RID certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent national certification)
- Required: Minimum 2 years of professional interpreting experience in educational settings
- Required: Fluency in American Sign Language and English with strong understanding of Deaf culture
- Required: Ability to pass a background check and meet state educational facility requirements
- Preferred: New York State certification or licensure for educational interpreting
- Preferred: Specialized vocabulary in STEM, legal, medical, or technical subjects
- Preferred: CDI certification for DeafBlind or specialized communication assignments
Compensation Details
- Pay Rate: $62 - $75 per hour, based on certification level and experience
- Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
- Schedule: Flexible, with assignments available throughout the academic year across the New York metro area and statewide
- Minimum Assignment: 2 hours per engagement
About CLFC Healthcare & Communications
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is a Small Disadvantaged Business specializing in healthcare staffing and language access services. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters deployed nationwide , we partner with federal, state, and local agencies to deliver excellence in communication access and clinical services.
CLFC Healthcare & Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ready to join a team that values your skills? Apply today at www.clfchealthcare-communications.com.