Sign Language Interpreters Vacancies
Certified Sign Language Interpreters are needed in Houston ISD to translate
spoken language using American Sign Language or other appropriate manual
sign system to provide appropriate educational benefits for deaf/hard of
hearing students. Competitive Salary with benefits.
Position Title: Sign Language Interpreter
Position Summary:
Interprets and translates spoken language using American Sign Language or
other appropriate manual sign system to provide appropriate educational
benefits for deaf/hard of hearing students. Facilitates communication
between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals.
Immediate Supervisor: Not Available
Illustrative Duties:
* Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, events,
and other spoken word situations using manual sign system appropriate for
the language and cultural background of deaf/hard of hearing students.
* Accurately interprets deaf/hard of hearing students’ signs, words, and
speech for other students, faculty, and staff where necessary and according
to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
* Works with teachers to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better
facilitate translation for deaf/hard of hearing students according to the
student’s IEP.
* Maintains current and accurate data required for students’ files and IEP.
Participates in AED/IEP meetings, teacher/parent conferences, or other
meetings as appropriate.
* Communicates with local school staff regarding student’s progress,
abilities, and modifications as appropriate.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Education:
* High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
* No experience.
Other Requirements:
* TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Chancery
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
Texas State Permit to provide interpreting or transliterating services; or
NAD (National Association of the Deaf) Level I, II, III, or IV; or RID (
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certificate of Interpreting, RID
Certificate of Transliterating, RID Comprehensive Certification, or RID CI
and CT.
* LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide
occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.
* WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks
that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and
apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is
provided on an “as needed” basis.
* BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
* PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually
within the confines of the job’s own department. Specific job activities and
results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for
developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.
* IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to
HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made,
would result in minor expense for correction.
* COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Information sharing – gives and receives information such as options,
technical direction, instructions and reporting results. Interactions are
mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other
departments.
* CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Follows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards
difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for
resolution.
* WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does
not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
There are several sign language interpreter positions (at 3 different
campus’s Barbara Jordan, T.H. Rogers, Anderson Elementary): Employment link
to the Houston ISD job site.
https://prodnet.houstonisd.org/jobs/hisdjobs/Jobs/JobList.aspx?tabid=3&cat=0
Source:
http://www.houstondeafnetwork.com/employment/jobs-opening/sign-language-interpreters-vacancies/