Sub Interpreter

Overview

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

The LA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is seeking an AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

This is a part-time position. Must be willing to work flexible shifts and days. Travel, after school, night and weekend work may be required.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at mgloston.

• Interpreters will provide sign language interpreting, translation, and/or transliterating services for meetings involving faculty, staff, students and/or students’ families. Settings include, but are not limited to, parent meetings, IEP meetings, conferences, student evaluations/assessments, testing situations, staff training or professional development.
• Interpreters must be willing to work flexible shifts and days. Travel, after school, night and weekend work may be required.

• Possession of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpreting (CI) or Certificate of Transliterating (CT) or National Interpreter Certificate (NIC) or Educational Interpreting Performance Assessment (EIPA) 4.0 or higher and EIPA written test.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of full-time paid certified interpreting experience in a wide range of settings.
• Within 90 days of appointment, must possess education ancillary certificate issued by LDOE or ancillary grandfathered certificate.
• Within six months of appointment, must possess Advanced Plus Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating and achieve Superior rating within the first 2 years of employment.
• Good human relations skills.
• Must become an LSDVI approved driver.

Additional notes:
Specific information about this job will be provided during the interview process if selected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants must include all relevant education and experience on the official State application. Official transcripts may be requested to verify credentials prior to appointment.