Sign Language Interpreter (.5) (4300)

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a qualified sign language interpreter to support our deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The ideal candidate will hold NAD Level III or higher certification or a 4.0 EIPA score and be eligible for a 5-year provisional NM license, with a valid NM PED license.

Responsibilities include accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation and transliteration in classroom and related settings.

Qualifications

• Must possess current NAD Level III or higher certification or a 4.0 EIPA score.
• Eligible to qualify for a 5-year Provisional Licensure through the NM Sign Language Interpreting Practice Board.
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department license.
• Provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation/transliteration.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

NAD Level III Certification

EIPA 4.0

Education

New Mexico PED License

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., Level III or above by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), and/or 4.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) OR
• Eligible to qualify for a 5-year Provisional Licensure through the New Mexico Sign Language Interpreting Practice Board. (Provisional licensed interpreters should have already completed or have proof of plans to complete the EIPA Pre-Hire screening)
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) License
• Provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation/transliteration.

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

• A Letter of Interest
• A Current Resume
• Transcripts

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)
• Optional documents

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
[phone]

An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools District. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.

Las Cruces Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy