American Sign Language Interpreter - Shoals Regional Center
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind · United States · $23.05–$35.80/hr (stated in the posting)
R-0364 Reference#1142250565145
Posting Date: February 27, 2026
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Staff Interpreter
Shoals Regional Center - Tuscumbia, AL
About Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, Deaf Blind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind.
AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all.
Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work, and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture of inclusion is reinforced and that students and employees feel connected, recognized, and proud to be a part of the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess and maintain Alabama Interpreter License or Permit upon employment.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws related to interpreting.
- Valid driver’s license, an automobile for use on the job, and liability insurance in effect.
- Must possess a minimum entry sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED according to
- AIDB evaluation system (SLPI/SCPI) upon hire.
- Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SLPI available through
AIDB)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● One (1) year or more of formal work experience interpreting for the Deaf/DeafBlind.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a minimum entry sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED according to AIDB evaluation system (SLPI/SCPI); and ADVANCED PLUS must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Provide interpreting services and assist the Director of Interpreting as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards of practice.
- Must be willing to travel on a daily basis. Extensive travel, including occasional overnight travel, is required.
- Willing and able to work flexible schedules to include holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Assist in planning and participate in all regional center activities, i.e., White Cane, Deaf
- Awareness, educational workshops, social/community events, and/or statewide programs.
- Work with the Case Manager for the Deaf to provide interpretation for agency workshops and events.
- Enter current consumer information into a database as needed for consumer demographics.
- Communicate effectively with supervisor and other professionals.
- Assist other AIDB Regional Centers and departments, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check
at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
SALARY:
$23.05- $35.80 Scale PI Rank PI Renewable Permit
$25.50- $40.80 Scale PI Rank LI Licensed Alabama Interpreter
$30.60- $45.90 Scale PI Rank MI Master’s in Interpreting
This position is eligible for the following annual incentives.
Specialization Incentive Pay
RID recognized certification $5,000
Mental-Health-Q $2,500
Legal (SC: L), other $2,500
260 Days; Direct deposit is required; bi-weekly payroll
This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available
- TRS retirement
- Deferred compensation options available
- Paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays
Deadline for Application: Open until filled