INTERPRETER

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide communication access between Deaf and hearing individuals. This is an unclassified, full-time position requiring flexible shifts, travel, after-school, night and weekend work as needed.

Applicants must hold RID CI/CT/NIC certificates or equivalent, a bachelor's degree with two years of certified interpreting, and meet DOE ancillary certificate and SLPI rating timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of full-time paid certified interpreting experience.
• RID CI/CT/NIC certificates required.
• Within 30 days of appointment, education ancillary certificate issued by LDOE.
• Within six months of appointment, SLPI Superior rating required.
• Good human relations skills.
• Must become an LSDVI approved driver.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in a variety of settings assigned by interpreting coordinators such as staff meetings, IEP meetings, student evaluations and assessments, and staff training.
• Maintain an interpreter role in all assignments and utilize effective interpreting techniques.
• Ensure communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers without personal input; follow channels for issues.
• Attend professional development training and establish annual growth goals; mentor interpreting interns.
• Adhere to RID CPC and DOE/SSD/LSDVI policies; maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

RID/CI/CT/NIC certificates

Interpreting experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years certified interpreting experience

Education ancillary certificate (LDOE)

SLPI Superior rating (within 6 months)

Job description

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

The LA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is seeking an

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

This is an Unclassified Full-time position

Must be willing to work flexible shifts and days. Travel, after school, night and weekend work may be required.

Interpreters will provide equal access between Deaf and hearing individuals using American Sign Language.

The employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at [e-mail].

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Physical Activity Level

The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to [phone]. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

• Possession of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpreting (CI) or Certificate of Transliterating (CT) or National Interpreter Certificate (NIC).
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of full-time paid certified interpreting experience in a wide range of settings.
• Within 30 days of appointment, must possess education ancillary certificate issued by LDOE or ancillary grandfathered certificate.
• Within six months of appointment, must possess Advanced Plus Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating and achieve Superior rating within the first 2 years of employment. The minimum acceptable SPLI level for effective job performance is Superior.
• Good human relations skills.
• Must become an LSDVI approved driver.

see Job Duties below.

Professional Responsibilities

• Complies with school system policies and school philosophy and programs.
• Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.
• Exhibits understanding of special needs children, especially the Deaf /Hard of hearing children served by the school.
• Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development.
• Maintains professional relationships with professional associates, students, the community, and state and local agencies demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Maintains certification according to the guidelines established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Advocates for the needs of the Deaf /Hard of hearing consumers.
• Provides equal access between Deaf /Hard of hearing individuals for meetings involving employees and/or LSD students.
• Provide interpreting services in a variety of settings assigned by interpreting coordinators such as staff meetings, IEP meetings, student evaluations and assessments, and staff training.
• Maintains an interpreter role in all assignments.
• Utilizes effective interpreting techniques.
• Monitors, identifies and makes necessary modifications to fit the communication needs of the consumers.
• Maintains the content and spirit of the speaker in all interpreting assignments.
• Facilitates communication between all consumers without interjecting personal opinions or advice.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, only when tasks do not conflict with the primary responsibility of interpreting.
• Recognizes and follows the communication channels for other issues or concerns.
• Attends professional development training as directed by the immediate supervisor.
• Establishes annual professional growth goals and self-evaluation.
• Provides mentoring assistance with interpreting interns.
• Assists the Interpreting Coordinator in various duties as assigned by the Coordinator.

Professional Conduct

• Reports observed and/or reported instances of child abuse as mandated in the SSD Student Safety- Reporting Abuse,Neglect, or Injury policy.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with SSD staff, students and/or clients per assignment.
• Maintains positive relationships and boundaries according to RID CPC, Federal, State and DOE/SSD/LSDVI policies and procedures.
• Maintains appropriate student-adult relationships and respects the individual worth and dignity of each student.
• Maintains confidentiality of all assignment information, sharing information on a need-to-know basis with the IS Coordinator.
• Exhibits ethical decision making according to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Professional Code of Conduct.
• Exhibits a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.
• Exhibits initiative and recognizes and follows established communication channels.
• Supports the teaming process outlined by Registry of Interpreters standards.
• Uses time effectively.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.
• Supports school programs and displays a positive attitude according to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.