About This Role
The Louisiana School for the Deaf is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide equal access between Deaf and hearing individuals using American Sign Language. This full-time position requires flexibility in shifts and days, with potential travel, after school, night, and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Provide interpreting services in various settings assigned by interpreting coordinators, such as staff meetings, IEP meetings, student evaluations, and assessments.
- Maintain an interpreter role in all assignments and utilize effective interpreting techniques.
- Monitor, identify, and make necessary modifications to fit the communication needs of consumers.
- Facilitate communication between all consumers without interjecting personal opinions or advice.
- Attend professional development training as directed by the immediate supervisor.
- Maintain certification according to the guidelines established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Louisiana Department of Education.
- Advocate for the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.
- Comply with school system policies and demonstrate knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Possession of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpreting (CI) or Certificate of Transliterating (CT) or National Interpreter Certificate (NIC).
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of full-time paid certified interpreting experience in a wide range of settings.
- Must possess education ancillary certificate issued by LDOE or ancillary grandfathered certificate within 30 days of appointment.
- Must possess Advanced Plus Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating within six months of appointment and achieve Superior rating within the first 2 years of employment.
- Good human relations skills.
- Must become an LSDVI approved driver.
Benefits
- Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Important Details
- Application deadline: Not specified
Application Process
- Complete an electronic application for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
- Include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.
- Attach a copy of your college transcript to your application or fax it to (225) 763-5523.
About the Company
The Louisiana Special Schools aim to provide equal access and support for individuals with disabilities, particularly focusing on the education and integration of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
