Sign Language Interpreter School Setting

Company: Vbeyond Corporation
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

Sign Language Interpreter School Setting
Location: Federal Way, WA
Shift: Day Shift - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay: $50 - $65/hr
Position Summary:
Interprets for hearing-impaired students using various sign systems ( PSE, SEE, ASL ). Facilitates communication between hearing-impaired students and teachers and provides interpreting services at school events.
Responsibilities:
Accompany hearing-impaired student to classes, interpret teacher instructions and lectures using sign language.
Ensure student understands teacher's communication; repeat interpretation as requested.
Interpret auditory responses and communications by other students or presenters, facilitating student's understanding of group interaction.
Interpret soundtracks from films and tapes.
Voice interpret signed responses for teacher or hearing students as needed.
Assist teacher in understanding verbal responses from students.
Communicate with teacher concerning student problems and progress.
Interpret school events for hearing-impaired student (e.g., assemblies, field trips).
May interpret during meetings, conferences, or testing.
Interpret informal conversations with students and staff.
Serve as a member of the Interpreter Services team of the District.
Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience interpreting for the Deaf.
Demonstrated interpreting and transliterating skills (sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign).
Proficiency in using the English language.
Work scheduled hours consistently.
Preferred:
Two years of college-level coursework.
Recognized two year sign language interpreter training program.
Certification by Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) with CICT Certification or Level 4 or 5 from NAD.
Educational interpreting experience.
Condition of Employment:
Criminal background clearance.
Knowledge Of:
The role of an Educational Interpreter within the educational team.
Deaf Culture.
School board policies and procedures.
Ability To:
Use sign language systems (ASL, SEE, PSE).
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently.
Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications.
Practice effective safety and security within work routines.
Develop and maintain positive customer relations.
Work collaboratively and promote teamwork.
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality.
Relate effectively in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
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Job Type: Contract
Salary: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day shift
Work setting:
School
Ability to commute/relocate:
Federal Way, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
ASL, SEE, and PSE: 1 year (Required)
Sign Language Interpreter: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Certified Sign Language Interpreter (Preferred)
Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (Preferred)
Certified Interpreter and Certified Translator (Preferred)
NAD (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road

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