TSD Employment Opportunities
Code Number: 634-13-41
Title: Interpreter (634-13-41)
Location: Division: Student Affairs; Department: Interpreting Services
Description: POSTING DATE: May 16, 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2013
DURATION: 11 months
NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 3
STATE CLASSIFICATION: Interpreter I/II (B16/5616, B18/5618)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Interpreting Services performs advanced (senior-level) interpreter work. Work involves interpreting or translating English into American Sign Language and American Sign Language into English or other applicable language. Duties may include but are not limited to interpreting during: meetings, interviews, counseling, emergencies, staff development, Governing Board meetings, conferences, field trips, student related activities, student mainstream classes, out of town assignments, as well as teaching sign language classes. The position requires flexible hours and the ability to travel to meet the needs of the students and staff including nights and/or weekends as required. Must have reliable transportation and be able to respond and adapt to changing assignments in a prescribed time frame. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interprets or translates English into American Sign Language and American Sign Language into English
• Interprets languages within classrooms or other educational environments for the agency or clients of the agency
• Performs specialized translation duties
• Performs technical program assistance work
• Travels to daily assignments in prescribed time frame
• Able to travel to assignments both in and out of state as requested
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely through sign language, orally, and in writing
• Performs related work as assigned
SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Affairs
Established Work Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Benefits: Benefits of State Employment Include: Paid State and National Holidays; Paid Sick and Vacation Leave; Paid Health Insurance Premiums; State-Paid Retirement Contributions with Vested Retirement After 10 Years; Life Insurance Coverage; Longevity Pay; Discounted Legal Services through Texas Legal Protection Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Direct Deposit; Training Opportunities; and many other optional coverages including Dental Plan; Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Plans; and TexFlex Spending Account.
Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent
• BEI Level III, IV, V, Advanced or Masters certification from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters, or equivalent.
• Two years interpreting experience with deaf students and/or adults in any of the following or related areas: platform, business, technical, classroom, sign-to-voice, medical, counseling
• Sign Language: At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) level of ADVANCED. When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
• Previous experience as an interpreter in an educational setting
• Courtroom interpreter certification
• BA degree from an accredited university or college
Salary: $3,655.65 – $5,577.26 per month (commensurate with experience & certification)
Contact Name: Texas School for the Deaf – Human Resources
Contact Phone: 512-462-5321
Contact Fax: 512-462-5643
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Address: 1102 South Congress Avenue
Contact City: Austin
Contact State: TX
Contact Zip: 78704
SOURCE:
http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/apps/jobs/show_job.jsp?REC_ID=12667