Sign Language Interpreter

Overview

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Applications are being accepted for the position of Sign Language Interpreter for our 1601 W. Main Street, Mesa AZ 85201 campus location. This position will work Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30-4:00 (Exact Schedule will be based on student needs).

The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates effective communication between hearing and deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals in classrooms, meetings, and school events using American Sign Language (ASL) or other appropriate manual sign systems. The Interpreter also serves as a liaison between deaf or hard-of-hearing students, hearing students, faculty, and staff, ensuring accessibility and compliance with ADA and Section 504 requirements.

Starting Salary: $23.29. Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education and industry related experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an interpreter.
• Must meet Arizona Department of Education standards by demonstrating one of the following:

• Achieve a score of 3.5 or higher on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or hold a National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level 3 certification or higher.
• Possess a valid certification such as:
  • Certificate of Interpretation (CI) and/or Certificate of Transliteration (CT) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
  • Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification (any level)
  • Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)
  • National Interpreter Certification (NIC, any level)
  • Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC)

• Ability to obtain a valid Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety. (Required prior to 1st day of employment)
• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today s competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts:
Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. For more information about EVIT, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EVIT Mission Statement:
To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.

The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, EVIT maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.

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