Educational Interpreter - American Sign Language (ASL)

UVM Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network in Vermont seeks Educational Interpreters to provide on-site signing and spoken language interpreting in classrooms and school activities. You will join a school-based team, following ethics, laws, and policies while supporting deaf or hard-of-hearing students across districts statewide.

Requires strong ASL and English skills, confidentiality, and professional conduct. A background in educational interpreting and RID/EIPA credentials are highly valued, with

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of formal educational/medical interpreting experience.
• Strong knowledge of confidentiality and RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to work within school teams and with diverse student populations.

Skills

ASL Fluency

English Fluency

Confidentiality & Ethics

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EIPA 4.0+ preferred

RID credential preferred

Job description

Applying to this position ensures you will be considered for all open Educational Interpreter (EI) positions.

Please note: This position providesonsite interpreting services for a student who is deaf in the classroom, school or school-sponsored activities (sports, theater, clubs). We have positions in districts throughout the state of Vermont.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Educational Interpreter is part of the student’s school team. They have the freedom to act within Departmental and UVM Medical Center policy to maximize services to students and school districts. They must follow a professional code of ethics, regulations, and laws as they pertain to interpreters and student rights. They receive guidance from the Supervisor of the ASL/Bilingual Unit and peer support from the other Educational Interpreters, Communication Facilitators, Sign Support Providers and DHHDB Edu Svcs Staff.

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIAL SKILLS:

Fluency in English and American Sign Language

Understands and agrees to follow confidentiality rules and a Code of Ethics, such as the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to exercise sound discretion in the moment to serve the needs of the students and schools as they arise.

Knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to bridge ethnic values, cultural beliefs and behaviors within educational systems. Ability to work with diverse populations from various cultural/economic backgrounds and age groups.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or High School Diploma or Equivalent, with minimum 2 years relevant college or professional training or equivalent experience required or Native ASL user.

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.0 or higher preferred or credentialed by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).

Successful completion of a formal program in American Sign Language / English interpreting, preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two years of formal educational/medical interpreting, with demonstrated knowledge of educational specialties.

WHY UVM HEALTH NETWORK (UVMHN)?

As a team, The University of Vermont Health Network improves the lives of our patients by delivering outstanding care cost-effectively, as close to patient's homes as possible. Working together to better serve our communities makes us stronger, focused on collaboration instead of competition.

BENEFITS

At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

• https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/health-careers/benefits

LEARN MORE

• What is it like working here? https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/diversity-equity-inclusion.html

• Learn about our program: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/wellness-resources/screenings/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention/deaf-hard-hearing-and-deafblind-educational-services-program

• Find more information about the University of Vermont Health Network here: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network