Interpreter for the Deaf I

Billings Public Schools; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

TRS retirement

Vacation/Sick days

Job summary

Billings Public Schools seeks an Interpreter for the Deaf I to provide interpreting and translating services within the school environment. Requires a current EIPA Certified Interpreter for the Deaf License and a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years interpreter training or equivalent experience.

The position is nine months, Monday through Friday, with compensation starting at $18.93/hour during a 90-workday probationary period, increasing to $21.04/hour thereafter.

Qualifications

• Requires a current EIPA Certified Interpreter for the Deaf License.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years interpreter training program and/or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/translating services to deaf and hearing individuals within the school environment.
• Assist the teacher and IEP/CST Team.
• Provide technical support by instructing staff in the usage of listening devices and captioning systems.
• Re-teaching, tutoring, and other academic/classroom support as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the district.

Skills

Interpreting

Sign language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years interpreter training or equivalent experience

Job description

INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF I

Requires a current EIPA Certified Interpreter for the Deaf License

9 Month; Monday- Friday

$18.93/hour for 90 workday probationary period, then $21.04/hour

FULLY PAID INSURANCE YEAR-ROUND; FULL BENEFITS, TRS RETIREMENT; VACATION/SICK DAYS

• Provides interpreting/translating services to deaf and hearing individuals within the school environment.
• Provides assistance to the teacher and IEP/CST Team.
• Provides technical support by instructing staff in the usage of closed-captioned decoders, visual alert systems and other listening devices.
• Provides re‑teaching, tutoring, and other academic and classroom support as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the district.

High school diploma or equivalent; two years interpreter training program and/or combination of education and experience, a current EIPA Certified Interpreter for the Deaf License, special knowledge, skills and abilities in the use of sign languages used by deaf students and family members; computers; listening devices; inter-personal communication; and reliable transportation and ability to travel to and between schools as directed.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Closes: Open Until Filled

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