ASL Interpreter/Educational Interpreter

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Previous experience working with children or adults in paid/voluntary positions in educational settings
• Must be able to pass FBI and State background checks
• Complete Defensive Driver Training Program for all agency personnel who drive on State business
• Show minimum proficiency in interpreting skills through one of the following: 1) Proof of a score of 3.5 or higher on the Education Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or 2) Valid RID/NAD/BEI certification including, CSC, CI, CT, CDI, SC:L, NIC (any variation), BEI (any variation), NAD (level 3 or higher)
• If a candidate with lesser skills is hired, they must demonstrate proficiency in English and ASL, fulfill the minimum degree requirement, and have an EIPA Pre-Hire Screening result indicating "skills at or above the required level" rating
• A professional development plan is required for individuals not meeting minimum proficiency, including 24 hours of training in interpreting each year until certification or EIPA passing score is attained, and a plan to meet required qualifications within three years (with a possible one-year extension)
• Lead Educational Interpreters: Required to possess a minimum EIPA score of 4.0 and/or maintain a valid RID/NAD/BEI certification, including CSC, CI, CT, CDI, SC L, NIC (any variation), BEI (any variation), NAD (level 3 or higher)
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration and management
• Knowledge of agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of classroom content to interpret concepts and vocabulary accurately and meaningfully
• Awareness of meaning and application of appropriate techniques for non-verbal communication, using body language, gestures, cues, and facial expressions
• Knowledge of various interpreting processing models, Deaf Culture & cultural diversity
• Knowledge of written and spoken English and American Sign Language, including syntax, lexicon, prosody, and pragmatics
• Knowledge of RID Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) for interpreters, National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE) Professional Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings, and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Guidelines for Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of educational resources, including agency assistive technology services and provisions, teacher referrals, interpreting services provided outside of educational settings, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)/ADA, and other community resources
• Knowledge of Individual Educational Program (IEP) process and standard procedures
• Ability to organize, plan, and prepare to appropriately interpret daily classroom learning experiences
• Work independently, taking initiative in problem-solving
• Effectively demonstrate ethical decision-making, emphasizing confidentiality and only sharing assignment-related information as needed with the educational team
• Maintain effective communication with other members of the educational team
• Know the role and responsibilities of each member of the educational team
• Incorporate feedback into work product
• Maintain professional development in line with expectations of the agency, and/or other licensing and certifying entities
• Work as part of a team, both with co-interpreters and with the educational team
• Understand and utilize a variety of communication modes, conveying the message faithfully and accurately
• Evaluate the receiver's comprehension of the interpretation, and adjust/modify the interpretation as needed
• Meet the physical and mental demands of interpreting work
• Transition Technician/Educational Interpreter: Tutor students, as determined by the IEP team, and with proper training and supervision

Nice to have:

• Associate degree or higher in Interpreting, American Sign Language, and/or Deaf Studies related field
• Prior experience as an Educational Interpreter
• Experience in an educational setting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Dependent life insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Non-smokers accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Seat belt insurance
• State's retirement plan
• Long-term disability (LTD) program
• Deferred compensation program for tax-deferred retirement investments
• Employee Self-Service
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Discount
• Travel Reduction programs
• Auto & Home Insurance
• Purchase Discount Programs

Important Details

• Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
• Work Calendar: 10-Month
• Travel Required
• Team: A minimum of twelve (12) hours of professional development is required annually for Educational Interpreters
• Team: Lead Educational Interpreters are responsible for arranging and scheduling Educational Interpreters, assisting in interviewing and hiring, collecting and summarizing interpreting data, processing personnel documentation, reviewing and approving invoicing for outside contracted services, maintaining working relations, and supporting Educational Interpreters as an IEP team member
• Team: Leads observe and provide feedback to staff, facilitate professional development, and track annual progress
• Team: Leads implement and monitor Improvement Plans for under-performing staff

About the Company

Arizona State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.