K-12 Educational Sign Language Interpreter

CCI Group - Interpretation & Translation; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Holiday pay

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A translation and interpretation services provider is seeking an Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing in Umatilla, Florida. The role involves providing interpreting and transliterating services to ensure effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, participating in educational team activities, and maintaining professionalism. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably bilingual skills. W2 employee benefits include 401K, PTO, and Insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience providing interpretive services to deaf/hard of hearing.
• Evidence of communication skills.
• Experience with children who are deaf/hard of hearing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/transliterating services to deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Function as liaison between students and others in educational settings.
• Participate as a member of the educational team.

Skills

Experience providing interpretive services to the deaf

Communication skills in Manual or Oral or Cued speech

Interest in self-improvement

Bilingual skills

Education

Standard high school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Educational Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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About Us: CCI Group was founded a decade ago, leveraging deep expertise in the justice system to offer Certified Legal Interpreters for courts. Over the years, we have expanded our services to a diverse clientele, including government agencies, educational institutions, collection agencies, and various professional meetings and conventions.

The goal of this position is: To provide interpreting/transliterating services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students which facilitate communication within an instructional environment

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/transliterating services to a student or group of students who are deaf/hard of hearing in the communication mode used by the student(s).
• Provide interpreting/transliterating in one or more education settings including classrooms, assemblies, discipline, or counseling sessions, and extra-curricular activities.
• Provide interpreting/transliterating in receptive or expressive mode for classroom lectures or discussions to facilitate communication between students and teachers or peers; service to include film/video presentations.
• Function as liaison between deaf/hard of hearing students and others in the educational setting.
• Participate as a member of the educational team by attending and offering assistance as requested during conferences or Individual Education Plan meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism regarding individual student performance and follow school board policies and interpreter code of ethics, concerning all information about students.
• Demonstrate interest in self-improvement by upgrading interpreting/transliterating skills and increasing general understanding of school policies and affairs.
• Assist with the development, presentation, and implementation of in-service programs to improve skills necessary to work effectively with deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual’s skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Education Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Three (3) years of experience providing interpretive services to the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Evidence of Communication Skills in Manual or Oral or Cued speech

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Some experience with children who are deaf and hard of hearing is preferred.
• Documented rating at or above the following ratings/evaluation instruments:
• EIE or QA – Level I – entry-level ability OR
• EIPA – Level 2 – Advanced beginner OR
• Equivalent valid, recognized, and reliable interpreting/transliterating assessment not listed above but currently active.
• Bilingual skills preferred

Benefits

• We are looking for freelancer interpreters or interpreters that want to fill a full time position as a w2 employee
• W2 Benefits:
• 401K
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Translation and Localization

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