ASL Interpreter for Deaf Education & Access

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting services, ensuring equal access for Deaf and hearing students and staff. This is a full-time, unclassified position with flexible shifts and possible after-school or weekend work.

Qualifications include RID CI/CT or NIC, a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of certified interpreting experience, education ancillary certificate, and SLPI Superior rating within six months.

Qualifications

• RID CI/CT or NIC certificate required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of paid certified interpreting experience.
• Education ancillary certificate within 30 days of appointment.
• SLPI rating Superior within 6 months of appointment.
• Must become an LSDVI approved driver.
• Good human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services to Deaf and hearing individuals at meetings, IEPs, trainings, and events.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to RID CPC and DOE/SSD/LSDVI policies.
• Support interpreters and coordinate with interpreting coordinators as needed.
• Advocate for Deaf/Hard of hearing consumers and ensure equal access.
• Perform duties with professionalism and reliability.

Education

RID/CI or NIC+ Bachelor's degree with 2 years certified interpreting experience

Education ancillary certificate (within 30 days)

SLPI Superior rating within 6 months

LSDVI driver eligibility

Good human relations skills

Job description

The Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting services, ensuring equal access for Deaf and hearing students and staff. This is a full-time, unclassified position with flexible shifts and possible after-school or weekend work.

Qualifications include RID CI/CT or NIC, a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of certified interpreting experience, education ancillary certificate, and SLPI Superior rating within six months.