Educational Interpreter - CDI, USDB

Full Job Description

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our agency. We are looking for a meticulous and responsible CDI Educational Interpreter working in the Salt Lake City area.

Roles and Responsibilities
As an Educational Interpreter you will:

• Interprets instructor's lectures, comments, and questions for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting.
• Interprets students' questions and statements.
• Interprets for school functions as assigned.
• May interpret for adults, staff, or other meetings as needed.
• Adapts signing level and system to the communication needs of the students.
• Tutors as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor.
• Follows the code of ethics for certified interpreters.
• Participates cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Assists in coordinating note taking for students as needed.
• Communicates regularly with instructors, Directors or Lead Interpreter about student progress and concerns.
• Follows schedule as determined by program Director or Associate Superintendent.
• Is willing to improve signing skills through in-service trainings and additional classes.
• May travel to other USDB campuses as needed.

Minimum Requirements
The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Must be a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)
• Knowledge of the role and function of the Educational Interpreter
• Techniques and methods of teaching deaf and hearing impaired students
• Culture in the deaf community, especially as it relates to education
• Communicate fluently in American Sign Language and other sign systems
• Code of Ethics for interpreters
• Scientific and technical terminology used in various educational subjects
• Ability to demonstrate broad and fluent use of vocabulary, with a variety of strategies for communicating new vocabulary
• Use of appropriate signs and sign correctly in a variety of situations
• Demonstrate proper use of grammar
• Sign complex constructions
• Comprehend signed messages accurately

Why Should You Join Our Team
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.

The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.
-Insurance:

• High deductible option that costs little per paycheck and the State contributes money into a health saving account for you to use.
• Traditional plan with a low cost bi-weekly premium.
• Low premium cost for dental and vision insurance.

-Retirement:

• You can choose to receive a pension with a 401k or a 401k option only where the state matches 10-12% of your wage.
• The State also matches up to $26 per paycheck into your 401k on top of what you will already be receiving.

-Paid time off:

• Earn 4 hours of paid time off and 4 hours of sick leave every pay period.
• 11 paid holidays.

There are many other voluntarily/miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please click here.

The Agency
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Additional Information

• Certification as an interpreter in the State of Utah or other interpreter certification recognized by the State of Utah.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• This is a full-time position, work schedule Monday - Friday, six-and-one-half (6-1/2) hours per day, 181 days per school year.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.