Educational Interpreter, 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 two meticulous and responsible Educational Interpreters working in the St. George area.

Roles & 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements
The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• EIPA 4.0 or higher, Utah Professional Certificate or National Certification recognized by the Utah Interpreter Program. May give consideration to candidates with EIPA rating 3.5-3.9 or State Novice Certification.
• 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.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

  • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

  • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

  • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

  • Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

  • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.

    • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

    • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

  • Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

• Paid Time Off:

  • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).

  • Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.

  • We have 12 paid holidays.

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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.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment
• 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.