{"id":11183,"date":"2010-07-22T16:02:34","date_gmt":"2010-07-22T21:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=11183"},"modified":"2010-07-22T16:16:15","modified_gmt":"2010-07-22T21:16:15","slug":"sign-language-interpreters-vacancies-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/07\/22\/sign-language-interpreters-vacancies-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign Language Interpreters Vacancies – Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sign Language Interpreters Vacancies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Certified Sign Language Interpreters are needed in Houston ISD to translate
\nspoken language using American Sign Language or other appropriate manual
\nsign system to provide appropriate educational benefits for deaf\/hard of
\nhearing students. Competitive Salary with benefits.<\/p>\n

Position Title: Sign Language Interpreter<\/p>\n

Position Summary:<\/p>\n

Interprets and translates spoken language using American Sign Language or
\nother appropriate manual sign system to provide appropriate educational
\nbenefits for deaf\/hard of hearing students. Facilitates communication
\nbetween hearing and deaf\/hard of hearing individuals.<\/p>\n

Immediate Supervisor: Not Available<\/p>\n

Illustrative Duties:
\n* Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, events,
\nand other spoken word situations using manual sign system appropriate for
\nthe language and cultural background of deaf\/hard of hearing students.
\n* Accurately interprets deaf\/hard of hearing students\u2019 signs, words, and
\nspeech for other students, faculty, and staff where necessary and according
\nto the student\u2019s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
\n* Works with teachers to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better
\nfacilitate translation for deaf\/hard of hearing students according to the
\nstudent\u2019s IEP.
\n* Maintains current and accurate data required for students\u2019 files and IEP.
\nParticipates in AED\/IEP meetings, teacher\/parent conferences, or other
\nmeetings as appropriate.
\n* Communicates with local school staff regarding student\u2019s progress,
\nabilities, and modifications as appropriate.
\n* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

Position Requirements:<\/p>\n

Education:
\n* High School Diploma or GED<\/p>\n

Experience:
\n* No experience.<\/p>\n

Other Requirements:
\n* TYPE OF SKILL AND\/OR REQUIRED LICENSING\/CERTIFICATION<\/p>\n

Chancery
\nOffice equipment (e.g., computer, copier)<\/p>\n

Texas State Permit to provide interpreting or transliterating services; or
\nNAD (National Association of the Deaf) Level I, II, III, or IV; or RID (
\nRegistry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certificate of Interpreting, RID
\nCertificate of Transliterating, RID Comprehensive Certification, or RID CI
\nand CT.<\/p>\n

* LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
\nNo supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide
\noccasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.<\/p>\n

* WORK COMPLEXITY\/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
\nWork involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks
\nthat are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and
\napply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is
\nprovided on an \u201cas needed\u201d basis.<\/p>\n

* BUDGET AUTHORITY
\nNo budget development activity is required.<\/p>\n

* PROBLEM SOLVING
\nDecisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually
\nwithin the confines of the job\u2019s own department. Specific job activities and
\nresults are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for
\ndeveloping new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.<\/p>\n

* IMPACT OF DECISIONS
\nFollows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to
\nHISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made,
\nwould result in minor expense for correction.<\/p>\n

* COMMUNICATION\/INTERACTIONS
\nInformation sharing \u2013 gives and receives information such as options,
\ntechnical direction, instructions and reporting results. Interactions are
\nmostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other
\ndepartments.<\/p>\n

* CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
\nFollows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards
\ndifficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for
\nresolution.<\/p>\n

* WORKING\/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
\nWork is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does
\nnot subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
\nAbility to carry and\/or lift less than 15 pounds.<\/p>\n

There are several sign language interpreter positions (at 3 different
\ncampus\u2019s Barbara Jordan, T.H. Rogers, Anderson Elementary): Employment link
\nto the Houston ISD job site.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/prodnet.houstonisd.org\/jobs\/hisdjobs\/Jobs\/JobList.aspx?tabid=3&cat=0<\/a><\/p>\n

Source:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.houstondeafnetwork.com\/employment\/jobs-opening\/sign-language-interpreters-vacancies\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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…<\/p>\n

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