Job opportunity - Twin Falls school district
President IdahoRID
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Begin Date: |
January 8, 2017 |
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Position: |
Sign Language Interpreter |
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Nature of Work: |
- Interpret in-service programs, meetings, mainstream classes, student activities and provide interpreting services for deaf staff members. - Provide instruction or planning in sign language instruction for staff and students as needed. - Act as resource person regarding manual communication related issues (etiquette, tum taking, vocabulary, aspects of visual-gestural languages and interpreting issues). -Interpreters will be required to maintain a plan of professional development. - Other duties as assigned. |
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Minimum Qualifications: |
- A.A. or B.A degree with interpreting as a major emphasis or experience and formal training in interpreting. - Certified as an interpreter or willing to obtain certification within 24 months. (Certification can be obtained from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.) - All non-certified applicants must have an EIPA score of 3.5 or above. (recent ITP graduates have one year from graduation date to fulfill this requirement) - Fluent in American Sign Language, English, and Conceptually Accurate Signed English. - Strong sign to voice skills (adult and children). Demonstrate knowledge of Deaf culture and communication styles. - Familiarity with role and ethics of the interpreter. - Must be able to interpret back to back classes/meetings with only short breaks in between. |
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Salary: |
$21 an hour with 30-35 per week |
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For more information contact: |
Mike Gemar-Twin Falls School District Special Education Director.
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