To apply to be an interpreter for A2SL please email us (or send us the below form) a full resume, sample of your work, and any certifications obtained.  We are vigilant in matching what jobs are best suited to the interpreter. We look forward to meeting you!

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Hourly Rate: $28-$40 per hour or $42-$60 per hour for after-hours

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Qualifications for Practitioners:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree from an Interpreter Preparation Program in ASL-English Interpretation studies 

• BEI or RID Certifications​​​​

  • If not yet certified, you must be actively pursuing certification​

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Specialty Requirements:​

• Colorado legal qualification is required to interpret for court settings and other legal proceedings

• EIPA with CDE Authorization is required to interpret in Colorado K-12 schools

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Preferred for Candidates:

•  Community interpreting experience in: mental health, substance abuse, secured facilities, medical, K-12 education, post-secondary education, conferences, recordings, and high-visibility events

• Video remote interpretation experience with capabilities for VRI from your home office

• Reliable transportation for travel

 

All interpreters are hired as employees of A2SL rather than contractors. Benefits of A2SL interpreter employment:

• Paid sick leave - paid up to 48 hours annually at your hourly rate 

• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan - with up to 3% matching 

• Insurance coverage: commercial general liability insurance, protected information insurance, and workers compensation

• As an employee, you will receive a W-2 rather than a 1099 at the end of the year. Your portion of federal taxes are withheld through the year based on the W-4 that you complete, as well as medicare and social security taxes withheld. As a contractor you would pay these taxes solely. As an employee, we pay payroll taxes; half of the medicare tax and social security tax.