Substitute Educational Interpreter, USDB

About the role

Location – Multiple Locations throughout the State of Utah
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AH - Teaching Staff, State Institutions/Educators, USDB

Responsibilities

• Interpret instructor's lectures, comments, and questions for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting.
• Interpret students' questions and statements.
• Interpret for school functions as assigned.
• Adapt signing level and system to the communication needs of the students.
• Tutor as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor.
• Follow the code of ethics for certified interpreters.
• Participate cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Absorb and communicate new vocabulary effectively.
• Demonstrate proper use of grammar.
• Sign complex constructions.
• Comprehend signed messages accurately.
• Follow schedule as determined by program Director or Specialist.
• Willing to improve signing skills through in-service and additional classes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: 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.
• Techiques and methods of teaching deaf and hearing impaired students.
• Culture in the deaf community, especially as it relates to education.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack.
• Moderate physical requirements for this position, as work requires the physical exertion associated with sign language interpreting, including situations requiring long periods of interpreting.
• These positions are "on-call" only. Monday - Friday for up to six and a half (6 1/2) hours a day for nine (9) months during each school year.

Pay

Salary – $20.60 - $35.00 Hourly Wage

Schedule

Monday - Friday for up to six and a half (6 1/2) hours a day for nine (9) months during each school year.