Position Title:

Sign Language Interpreter

Position Summary:

Interprets and translates spoken language using American Sign Language or other appropriate manual sign system to provide appropriate educational benefits for deaf/hard of hearing students. Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals.

Immediate Supervisor:

Not Available

Illustrative Duties:

• Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, events, and other spoken word situations using manual sign system appropriate for the language and cultural background of deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Accurately interprets deaf/hard of hearing students’ signs, words, and speech for other students, faculty, and staff where necessary and according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Works with teachers to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf/hard of hearing students according to the student’s IEP.
• Maintains current and accurate data required for students’ files and IEP. Participates in AED/IEP meetings, teacher/parent conferences, or other meetings as appropriate.
• Communicates with local school staff regarding student’s progress, abilities, and modifications as appropriate.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education:
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
• No experience.

Other Requirements:
• TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Chancery
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
Texas State Permit to provide interpreting or transliterating services; or NAD (National Association of the Deaf) Level I, II, III, or IV; or RID ( Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certificate of Interpreting, RID Certificate of Transliterating, RID Comprehensive Certification, or RID CI and CT.
• LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.
• WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an “as needed” basis.
• BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
• PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job’s own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.
• IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.
• COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Information sharing – gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other departments.
• CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Follows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.
• WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

There are several sign language interpreter positions (at 3 different campus’s Barbara Jordan, T.H. Rogers, Anderson Elementary): Employment link to the Houston ISD job site.

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Topics covered in Workshop:
• Professional Readiness
* Determining your Career Plan
* Dress for Success
* Cleaning Up Your Electronic Self
* Getting Your Paperwork Together
* Disability Disclosure

• The Job Hunt
* Where to Search for Jobs
* Applying for Jobs
* Interviewing Successfully

• Keeping the Job
* Probationary Periods
* Developing Good Work Habits

• Communication/Social/Interpersonal
* Communication Strategies
* Communicating on the Job without an interpreter

And More!

When/Location:
August 9t h – 12t h , 2010
Texas School for the Deaf (TSD)
Austin, Texas

Room/Board:
Students will stay on campus at TSD. Meals will be provided by TSD. Students
will be supervised on campus at all times.

Registration:
First come, first serve basis. Open to all high school deaf students 16-18 years old. Maximum number of participants: 25 students.

**All classes will be signed**

For more information please contact Shelley Oishi, Work Training Specialist at
Shelley.oishi@tsd.state.tx.us or call and leave a voice message 800-970-2036.
Videophone: 512-861-0221

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Your job is to simply follow our curriculum, lesson plans, and rubrics while working with up to five students online.

Video conferencing:
five students/one class/55 minutes two times per week for 16 weeks.

Qualification:
-Must have a strong signing skill and patience to work with students
-Required to have high-speed internet and a high quality webcam
-Willing to learn and use WebEx (a video conference software)
-Pass a background check

Please send us your resume and a copy of unofficial college transcript (preferred)

Starting salary: 80 dollars per student or $400 per semester for one class (five students)

10 hours minimum per week is required.

If interested, please contact us at job@aslive.org

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Posting Number
80647 – Use the posting number to search, http://www.lonestar.edu/lsc-jobs.htm

Position Title
Faculty, ASL/Interpreter Training

Advertised Location:
Lone Star College-CyFair & Fairbanks Center

Hiring Range
Starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. This is a contract level position and the incumbent can choose a 9 or 10.5 month work schedule.

Position Status
Full-time

Essential Job Functions
● Teaches courses in the Interpreter Training program primarily ASL courses.
● Establishes student internship sites within the community.
● Teaches courses at a variety of times.
● Serves on college and system committees as required.
● Serves as a community resource person and represent the college to outside groups when requested.
● Works collaboratively with other faculty, departments and divisions on schedule development, marketing events, faculty recruitment, hiring, classroom observation, student recruitment and retention efforts, budget development and special events.
● Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
● Develops and utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
● Advises students in academic matters.
● Provides timely, quality access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
● Continuously improves instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including collaborative learning, learning communities, service learning, instructional technology, and online teaching.
● Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Education Campus Specific
● A Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, ASL, Special Education (with appropriate emphasis), Communications (with appropriate emphasis), Bicultural or Bilingual Education, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the above disciplines.
Distance education certification or a commitment to obtain certification through LSCS (or equivalent) within 12 months of employment.
● Demonstrated interest and/or experience with interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service, and providing a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.

Preferred Qualifications/Education
● At least 1 to 3 years of relevant teaching experience in related field.
● Experience using innovative strategies and technology in the classroom.
● Earned doctorate in deaf education, deaf studies, American Sign Language, and/or related area.
● RID certification.
● ASLTA certification and/or TEC-ASL.
● Community college/higher education work experience.
● Bi-lingual.

Special Instructions to Applicants
● Required Applicant Documents
● Resume
● Cover Letter

Contract Position
Yes

Job Open Date
05-25-2010

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled

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Requirements:
● Minimum of 3 years experience in Interpretation or related Industry
● Knowledge of and sensitivity to other cultures
● Professional appearance and demeanor
● Experience in complex scheduling
● Two years of strong administrative support experience
● Have clear telephone voice
● Have dependable car and mobile phone along with home computer (with internet access) and printer
● Knowledge of Houston and the metropolitan area
● Pass a drug screening test and background check

Education
● BA or higher
● Formal training and proficiency in at least one foreign language if preferred

To receive a complete job description, contact Caryn DeSanta at 713-263-9670 or email HR@AccessibleInterpreters.com.

Caryn DeSanta
Sign Language Accessible Interpreters
“Accessible Signs”
Ph: 713-263-9670
Fax: 713-263-9737

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2) If the part-timer works under 20 hours a week then the employee is
still benefits eligible (they can still keep the college’s benefits) but the
amount that the college normally pays will be prorated on weeks that the
part-timer does not fulfill the 20-hours a week. Times when the college is normally closed ie: Christmas break, all holidays, May minimester do not
count against you. You will not be expected to work 20 hours those weeks and
the college will cover your benefits during that time.

3) A look at our calendar will give you an idea of the Fall and Spring
semester dates: http://lonestar.edu/academic-calendar.htm

4) The part-timer will be paid through web time entry at their current
regular rate. Interpreter/Captionist Rates:
$26.25 Level 1 Interpreter
$31.50 Level 2 Interpreter – BEI: Basic
$36.75 Level 3 Interpreter – CSC / CI or CT / NIC
$42.00 Level 4 Interpreter – CI & CT/ BEI: Advanced / NIC: Advanced
$47.25 Level 5 Interpreter – BEI: Master / NIC: Master / Court / SC:L

5) There is no sick leave, vacation time, jury duty time etc… The
part-timer will only be paid for what they worked.

Part-Time with Benefits per Management perspective
1) Part-timer needs to be at least a Texas Level III (or equivalent),
BEI: Advanced or NIC. Must feel very comfortable and able to hold their own
in environments where extensive voicing is necessary. Ie: Deaf Culture,
Deaf Community classes. BEI: Basics will be considered if they have had
prior voicing experience in the above environments.

2) Part-timer needs to have the ability/willingness to go to any of the
LSCS campuses. (Majority of work will be at LSC-NH or LSC-CF however a
willingness to travel will guarantee you the hours that you need to maintain
benefits.

3) Most of the work will fall M-TH 8:30a – 3:00pm, however, should such work
not be available then the part-timer may need to work on the weekends or at
night. Options will be given to the part-timer but essentially getting in
the minimum of 20-hours a week is the responsibility of the part-timer.

4) More than likely during Fall and Spring semesters management can offer
close to 30 hours a week or more if the part-timer is willing to work nights
or on weekends.

5) It is essential that the attitude of the part-timer hired for this
position have the ability/willingness to team with all LSCS full and part
time staff as well as the capabilities of interpreting for a variety of
courses whether they be high level academic courses or developmental.

6) Interested applicants need to demonstrate a high level of professionalism
and ethics and the ability to be put anywhere with anyone to help ensure
services are provided to students/faculty of LSCS.

7) At this time I cannot guarantee that I will have 20 hours a week
during Summer I and Summer II. I’m currently waiting to hear back from HR
how much it would cost for June, July and half of August to pay in for the
benefits. HR thought it could be roughly $300/month with no dependents but
I’m waiting for a formal confirmation

To apply:
1) go to www.lonestar.edu
2) Click Employment
3) Click Job Seekers
4) Click Search and Apply NOW!
5) Click Search Postings
6) Search using the posting number 00PT89

Source

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
9 am to 2 pm
Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77551

Sign Language Interpreters Provided.

Link: http://www.gilbcomm.com/clients/wfs/jobfair.html
Contact Julie Reese, Vocational Rehab Counselor at DARS, if you have any questions.
jreese@sprint.blackberry.net or text 512-373-5983

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We are located near 38th and North Shepherd in Houston Texas. Zip Code 77018.
We offer health benefits, Vacation and Sick time along with a 401k savings plan.

Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Will depend on experience
Hours will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday.
Please send resume to: beverlyg@pelicanww.com

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UPDATE: These events are geared toward the interpreting profession as a whole and so potential DIs/CDIs are welcome to attend. One of our guests that evening is a Deaf Interpreter from a local agency and she will be available to answer specific questions you may have regarding work in this field.

Organizations participating in both the Job Fair and the Panel of Professionals Workshop:

• Accessible Signs
• Brazoria-Fort Bend RDSPD
• Clear Creek ISD
• Communication Axess Ability Group (CAAG)
• Conroe RDSPD
• Cy Fair ISD/Northwest Harris County Co-op for the Hearing Impaired
• Goose Creek Consolidated ISD
• Houston Community College System
• Lone Star College System
• Katy ISD/West 10 Co-op
• Sign Language Interpreting Services, LLC (SLIS)
• Sign Shares
• Sorenson
• Visual Communication Services

The workshop has been approved for 0.2 RID CEUs. Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID) is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This General Studies program is offered for .2 CEUs at the little/none knowledge Level. UPDATE:This event brings together interpreting agencies, colleges, school districts, and video relay companies looking for qualified sign language interpreters.

Topics asked of the panelists will include:

• What does professionalism mean to you?
• What elements should interpreters include on a resume?
• Is it important to create a portfolio of sample work?
• What types of professional development opportunities do these businesses have to offer after being hired?

DATE: 11/13/09
TIME: 5:00-9:00 pm

Event will be held at:
Lone Star College-CyFair
9191 Barker Cypress Road
Cypress, Texas 77433
CENT 151-153
www.lonestar.edu

For more questions, contact Leyel Hudson
Voice/Text: 832.326.3367
Click here to see the brochure/flyer (PDF)
A map to and of the campus can be found here

Thanks to TSID, McRID, and GHID for helping to host this event!

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