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State of Utah · 4 months ago

Educational Interpreter, USDB

Washington County, UT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The State of Utah's Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking an Educational Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students in mainstream classroom settings. The role involves interpreting lectures, facilitating communication, and collaborating with educational teams to enhance student learning and participation.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

EIPA 4.0HigherAmerican Sign LanguageEducational Interpreter knowledgeTeaching techniques for deaf studentsDeaf community cultureCode of EthicsScientific terminologyVocabulary communication strategiesGrammar usageComplex sign constructionsAccurate message comprehension

Required

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

Certification as an interpreter in the State of Utah or other interpreter certification recognized by the State of Utah

Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment

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.