Sign Language Interpreter – Education & ADA Support

United Trading Group; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites applications for a Staff Interpreter in Ogden. The role provides interpreting services as an ADA accommodation in educational and agency settings, with occasional travel to USDB campuses.

This position offers full-time or part-time status, in-office work at 742 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, with a requirement for professional interpreter certification and ongoing professional development. A valid Utah driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Professional level interpreter certification from the Utah Certification Board or National Interpreter Certification from RID.
• There are moderate physical requirements for this position, as the work involves long periods of interpreting.
• Some travel is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid Utah driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate administrative needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services as an ADA accommodation for deaf/hard-of-hearing staff members, teachers, parents, community members, and others in formal and informal agency and educational settings.
• Interpret for large and small group gatherings, such as public meetings, school functions, administrative meetings, student and parent meetings, employment interviews, and other school events.
• Adapt the signing level and system to the communication needs of those involved in each assignment.
• Follows the code of ethics for certified interpreters.
• Participate cooperatively as a member of the interpreting team.
• Communicate regularly with the Associate Superintendent of the School for the Deaf regarding interpreting needs and concerns.
• Follow the schedule as determined by the Associate Superintendent.
• Willing to attend in-services and training.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Job description

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites applications for a Staff Interpreter in Ogden. The role provides interpreting services as an ADA accommodation in educational and agency settings, with occasional travel to USDB campuses.

This position offers full-time or part-time status, in-office work at 742 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, with a requirement for professional interpreter certification and ongoing professional development. A valid Utah driver's license is required.