Sign Language Interpreter (Substitute, Full Time)



Job Details

Sign Language Interpreter (Substitute, Full Time)
Employer

Columbus City Schools

Salary

$21.77 Hourly

Location

Columbus, OH

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

17-6940-NC1

Department

Schools

Opening Date

01/29/2018

Definition

Under general supervision, facilitates communication between hearing and hearing impaired individuals in an educational setting; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

Interprets for the deaf and hard of hearing in the classroom at both the secondary and elementary levels and in off-site locations such as career centers;
 
Reinforces classroom information for deaf and hard of hearing students in a variety of academic subjects;
 
Interprets for students and staff at worksites and on field trips to allow access to educational content;
 
Interprets for the deaf and hard of hearing at extracurricular activities, organized sports, school meetings, and assemblies;
 
Interprets at disciplinary conferences between administrators and deaf and hard of hearing students, parents, or staff;
 
Interprets at parent/teacher conferences and Individual Education Plan meetings in which one of the participants is deaf or hard of hearing;
 
Promotes language advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing to ensure that their interpreting needs are met;
 
Serves as an advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing in situations where a staff member may be unaware of the school system's responsibility regarding deaf and hard of hearing students;
 
Interprets video tapes, television transmissions, and films for deaf and hard of hearing students;
 
Reviews and becomes familiar with the subject matter which is covered in the class that the deaf and hard of hearing student attends; learns specialized signs based on curriculum content;
 
Mentors practicum students from Sign Language Interpreter training programs;
 
Drives personal motor vehicle between work assignments during the school day;
 
May accompany professional staff members on visits to homes of students when a parent or staff member is deaf or hard of hearing;
 
May interpret for deaf and hard of hearing participants in after school activities outside of the traditional school day.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a certificate of completion from an accredited Sign Language Interpreter training program.
 
Possession of an Associate License of Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired from the Ohio Department of Education.
 
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position.  The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview.  Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.

Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce.  Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Columbus City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Benefits vary according to bargaining unit contract provisions and/or job classification.

01
Do you have a certificate of completion from an accredited Sign Language Interpreter training program?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a current valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have an Associate License of Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired from the Ohio Department of Education?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Columbus City Schools
Address
270 E. State Street

Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
614-365-5000

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