Sign Language Interpreter

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services invites applications for a Sign Language Interpreter at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur. The role involves interpreting at school functions, IEPs, medical meetings, and related events to facilitate communication for students and staff.

Applicants must hold state certification through DRS/QAST and national certification through RID; American Sign Language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• State certification through DRS/QAST is required.
• National certification through RID is required or preferred.
• American Sign Language skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for school functions, conferences, meetings, assemblies, IEP meetings, medical meetings with nursing staff, parent homes and related events.
• Attend in-service trainings and interpret workshops to maintain certification.
• Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur and supports related programs.

Skills

ASL skills

Education

State certification through DRS/QAST

National certification through RID

Job description

Job Posting Title: Sign Language Interpreter

Agency: 805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization: Dept Rehabilitation Services-Oklahoma School For The Deaf

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank): Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank):

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Monthly/Annual Salary: $3,593.34 Monthly / $43,120.08 Annual

Basic Purpose

Position interprets for different school functions, conferences, meetings, assemblies, IEP meetings, medical meetings with nursing staff, parent homes and sorority when requested and psychological testing when requested. Assist in special programs and activities when interpreting is necessary. Attend in-service training as scheduled and interpret workshops as required to keep certification current.

Typical Functions

Level Descriptor

Education and Experience

State certification through DRS/QAST (Quality Assurance Screening Test). National certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Special Requirements

Additional Job Description

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur.

Preferred Qualifications

American Sign Language Skills.

For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.