Sign Language Interpreter

Eastern NC School for the Deaf; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Eastern NC School for the Deaf seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to provide receptive and expressive interpretation for students, staff, parents, and the school community. The role supports accessibility during meetings, IEPs, and daily classroom activities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program and relevant interpreting experience; licensure may be required. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with a focus on inclusive education in a governmental school

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program from an accredited institution and two years of professional interpreting experience in a community, business, or government program, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for school meetings with school personnel, students, parents, and external participants to ensure access to information.
• Interpret in the classroom for mainstreamed students as needed.
• Share teaching responsibilities of sign language orientation to new employees without sign language knowledge.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Meetings interpretation

ASL proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in an interpreter training program

Job description

Agency Eastern NC School for the Deaf Division Eastern NC School for the Deaf Job Classification Title Sign Language Interpreter (S) Position Number 60039260 Grade NC14

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

The Sign Language Interpreter provides interpretation of sign language (receptive and expressive) for students, staff, parents and the school community.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Interpret for school meetings which include school personnel, students, parents, and/or other external participants to ensure access to information.
• Meetings may include but are not limited to IEP meetings, student staffing, Mental Health meetings, staff development meetings on and off campus with other outside persons/agencies, phone conversations, etc.
• Provide services to Deaf Administrators, and Dept. Heads as needed on a daily basis.
• Interpret in the classroom for mainstreamed students.
• Share teaching responsibilities of sign language orientation to new employees who do not have knowledge of sign language.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an interpreter training program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional interpreting experience in a community, business, or government program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

• If applicable as defined by GS 90D, meets the requirements for licensure as determined by the North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board.

Selected candidate will receive a $3000.00 sign on bonus

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter: Alexis Kavonna Chestnut

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