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INTERPRETER, DEAF CO-OP (RDSPD) 2018-2019

Employer
Fort Bend Independent School District
Location
Sugar Land, TX, US
Salary
Competitive
JOB STATUS:
ACTIVE

POSTING DATE:
04/20/2018

CLOSING DATE:
06/30/2018

POSTING NUMBER:
00012174

LOCATION:
SPECIAL EDUCATION

POSITION TITLE:
INTERPRETER, DEAF CO-OP (RDSPD) 2018-2019

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate's degree or higher related to interpreting or the field of deaf/hard of hearing preferred
• Certificate in interpreting for the deaf issued by the Texas Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (BEI) or the Registry of Interpreters (RID)
• Experience working with children preferred
• Have a working knowledge of the Code of Ethics established by the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf and endorsed by Texas Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

Participate as a member of the educational team as interpreter for the deaf to successfully interpret/translate for the deaf/hearing impaired and assist teachers in the classroom in order to provide educational opportunities to ensure student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Interpret/translate for individuals with hearing impairment in instructional settings

• Prepare for interpreting assignments by study of subject matter and sign language vocabulary

• Assist in providing information about deafness and the role of the educational interpreter

• Participate as a member of the educational team to review assigned student/classroom information and provide input and/or attend educational team meetings

• Attend district provided professional development courses related to educational interpreting and/or education for the deaf

• Assist RDSPD teachers with materials and provide clerical duties as assigned

• Provide lunchroom supervision and supervise student rest periods (as appropriate to educational setting)

• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

To be considered for this posted position, ALL applicants are required to submit ALL items listed below:
1. Upload a letter of interest and résumé.
2. Complete or update the online application - Must have current employment history and contact information.
3. Upload a copy of college or university transcript(s).
** Be sure to select the position applied for in the "Employment Preferences/Add Position" section on the online application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Complete applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on June 30, 2018.

SALARY RANGE:

Pay Grade 506 - Salary based on qualifications and experience. To view pay structure, click here.

SBI Sign On Bonus-Interpreter for Deaf-RDSPD $1,000

Stipend contingent on certification level:

DC1 Interpreter for Deaf-Level 1 Certification $2,000

DC2 Interpreter for Deaf-Level 2 Certification $2,500

DC3 Interpreter for Deaf-Level 3 Certification $3,000

DL4 Interpreter for Deaf-Level 4 Certification $3,500

DC5 Interpreter for Deaf-Level 5 Certification $4,000

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT(DAYS):
187

Other Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

MAILING INFORMATION:

FBISD Human Resources
16431 Lexington Blvd.

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