Senior Sign Language Interpreter

CCPS - Various School Locations; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a Senior Sign Language Interpreter to coordinate interpreter schedules, track service requests, and provide interpretation and transliteration services across classrooms and meetings. The role supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing program needs under the specialist’s guidance.

The position also aids in professional development, supervises interns, and helps maintain records for reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License.
• Virginia QA Screening Level III or higher or equivalent certification recognized by VDDHH.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors daily and long-term interpreter schedules and coverage.
• Maintains records of interpreter schedules, service requests, absences, and costs.
• Provides interpreting and transliterating services as needed to support division activities.
• Assists in professional development for interpreters and mentors interns.
• Ensures adherence to RID Code of Professional Conduct and division policies.

Skills

Fluency in English & ASL

Scheduling coordination

Record-keeping

Communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Virginia QA Screening Level III or above

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment score 3.5+

Tools

Electronic scheduling systems

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.General Description:The Senior Sign Language Interpreter works with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist to coordinate the day-to-day scheduling, assignment, and coverage of Sign Language Interpreters to meet the needs of students, staff, parents, and community members. This position maintains accurate records of interpreting requests, assignments, schedule changes, absences, substitutions, and related services data, and provides interpreting and transliterating services as needed to meet division needs. Under the direction of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, the Senior Sign Language Interpreter assists with the development, coordination, and delivery of professional development for Sign Language Interpreters, and supports communication and resource distribution within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department.Job Description:Essential Job Functions:Assists the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist in coordinating and monitoring daily and long-term interpreter schedules, assignments, and coverage based on student, staff, and division needs, including adjustments for absences, schedule changes, meetings, special events, and other service needsReceives and tracks requests for sign language interpreting services and communicates assignments, schedule changes, and coverage information to interpreters and appropriate school and department personnelMaintains accurate and current records of interpreter schedules, assignments, service requests, absences, substitutions, coverage changes, and other information necessary for departmental operations, planning, and reportingProvides interpreting and/or transliterating services, including voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communication, as needed to support students, staff, meetings, conferences, professional development, and other division activitiesAssists in monitoring interpreting services within educational settings to promote consistent application of professional standards and interpreting best practicesServes as a resource to sign language interpreters and other Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) personnel regarding procedures and logistics associated with requesting, scheduling, and providing sign language interpreting servicesServes as a mentor and professional resource to sign language interpreting internsAssists the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist with identifying professional development needs and developing, coordinating, and delivering professional learning to support sign language interpreter skill development, professional competencies, and maintenance of required credentialsFollows division, department, and school policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; and adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional ConductPerforms other related duties as assignedBudgetary Responsibility:This position has no budgetary responsibilities.Report Preparation:Maintains and assists with the preparation of records and periodic reports regarding interpreter scheduling, assignments, service requests, coverage, absenteeism, and costs for servicesEquipment Operation:Utilizes a personal computer, communication technology, and general office equipmentContacts:This position has regular contact with Sign Language Interpreters, students, school-based and Central Office personnel, parents, and community members regarding interpreter scheduling, coverage, and communication access. The Senior Sign Language Interpreter also develops and maintains professional relationships with external organizations to support interpreter recruitment, internships, professional development, and other program needs.Work Direction/Supervision:Under the direction of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist, this position coordinates the day-to-day scheduling, assignments, and coverage of staff Sign Language Interpreters, and provides operational work direction related to interpreter assignments, schedule changes, and coverage needs. This position does not have any direct reports.Decision Making:The employee functions independently in coordinating routine interpreter schedules, assignments, and coverage within established departmental procedures and priorities, and consults with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist regarding significant coverage concerns, competing priorities, or situations requiring administrative direction. The employee also functions independently regarding interpretation and transliteration within professional standards.Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:This position has no formal policy-setting responsibilities.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent travel to school sites throughout the division is required.Work Environment:The employee regularly works in school and office settings throughout the school division. Interpreting assignments may occur in classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, auditoriums, recreational areas, meetings, professional development activities, and other settings. The noise level will vary accordingly.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture, deafness, interpretation and transliteration practices, applicable state and federal requirements, and the RID Code of Professional ConductFluency in English and American Sign Language and/or the sign mode specified by an Individualized Education Program (IEP), with the ability to accurately interpret between spoken and signed languageDemonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize schedules and coverage; to respond effectively to changing service needs; to maintain accurate records; and to use electronic scheduling and record-keeping systemsDemonstrated ability to work independently within established procedures, to communicate effectively, and to maintain positive working relationships with othersDemonstrated skill in recognizing when consultation with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist is neededDemonstrated sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse populationAdditional Job Requirements:High School Diploma, or equivalentValid Virginia Driver’s LicenseOne or more of the following:Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III (or above) certificationEducational Interpreter Performance Assessment score of 3.5 (or above), with a passing score on the Written TestAnother state qualification or national certification, excluding Certificate of Deaf Interpretation (CDI), that the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) recognizes as equivalent to or exceeding Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level IIIPreferred:One or more of the following:Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level IV certificationNational RID Certifications: Certificate of Interpretation (CI), Certificate of Transliteration (CT), CI/CT, National Interpreter Certification (NIC), or Educational Certificate: K-12 (Ed: K-12)National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level III, IV, or V certificationApplicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History InvestigationState Police Criminal History InvestigationChild Protective Services (CPS) InvestigationTuberculosis Screening/TestCompensation$52,631.71 - $89,453.24Hours Per Day8Days Per Year215BenefitsChesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.