ASL Interpreter

Fountain; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Oklahoma is seeking a skilled Substitute Interpreter to ensure communication access for deaf or hard of hearing individuals. Applicants must possess relevant qualifications as per the Educational Interpreter for the Deaf Act, including appropriate certifications such as RID, NAD, or QAST. This role requires excellent interpreting skills and a commitment to maintaining ongoing education. Join a community-focused team dedicated to providing exceptional educational support.

Qualifications

• Certified as an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf or equivalent.
• Must be familiar with QAST or RID certification standards.
• Ongoing continuing education required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services between spoken and sign language.
• Ensure effective communication for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
• Maintain certification and fulfill continuing education requirements.

Skills

Communication in sign language

Interpreting skills

Adaptability

Knowledge of deaf culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Interpreter training program

3+ years in deaf education

RID Certification

NAD Level IV or better

QAST Level III or better

Signed Exact English Level 3.5 or better

NIC Certification

EIPA Level 3.5 or higher

Job description

Grade:

• Level 1- QAST I or EIPA up to 2.5
• Level 2-QAST II or EIPA 2.6-3.4
• Level 3-QAST III or EIPA 3.5-4.4
• Level 4/NAD 3-QAST IV or EIPA 4.5
• Level 5/NAD 4-QAST V
• RID CI or RID CN/NAD 5
• RID CSC or CI/CT-RID: NIC, RID:ED K-12

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review theSalary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary:

Serves as a substitute interpreter when needed to provide communication access for a deaf or hard of hearing individual between spoken and sign language communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• As set forth in the Educational Interpreter for the Deaf Act (70 O.S. & 13-115.3) and the State Board of Education rules (OAC 210:15 -13-) an Educational interpreter must have completed one of the following:
  • An interpreter training program
  • Obtained a Bachelor’s degree
  • Worked three or more years in a field of deaf education, which would include interpreting in non-educational settings, such as a church, etc.
• In addition to the above requirements, an educational interpreter must also maintain one of the following:
  • Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
  • National Association for the Deaf (NAD) Level IV or better
  • Quality Assurance Screening Test (QAST) Level III or better
  • Signed Exact English Level 3.5 or better
  • National Council for Interpreters (NIC) Certification
  • Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) Level 3.5 or higher in the area for which they are certified (elementary or secondary)

Continuing Education:

The minimum level of continuing education, as set forth by your type of certification, must be met annually. This equals out to 10 hours of workshops, seminars, etc. Documentation of such must be presented to the Interpreter Coordinator by January 31st, as this is the deadline for QAST.

About Our District:

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.