Educational Interpreter - American Sign Language (ASL)
About The Position
Applying to this position ensures you will be considered for all open Educational Interpreter (EI) positions. Please note: This position provides onsite interpreting services for a student who is deaf in the classroom, school or school-sponsored activities (sports, theater, clubs). We have positions in districts throughout the state of Vermont. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Educational Interpreter is part of the student’s school team. They have the freedom to act within Departmental and UVM Medical Center policy to maximize services to students and school districts. They must follow a professional code of ethics, regulations, and laws as they pertain to interpreters and student rights. They receive guidance from the Supervisor of the ASL/Bilingual Unit and peer support from the other Educational Interpreters, Communication Facilitators, Sign Support Providers and DHHDB Edu Svcs Staff.
Requirements
- Fluency in English and American Sign Language
- Understands and agrees to follow confidentiality rules and a Code of Ethics, such as the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
- This position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to exercise sound discretion in the moment to serve the needs of the students and schools as they arise.
- Knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to bridge ethnic values, cultural beliefs and behaviors within educational systems.
- Ability to work with diverse populations from various cultural/economic backgrounds and age groups.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or High School Diploma or Equivalent, with minimum 2 years relevant college or professional training or equivalent experience required or Native ASL user.
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.0 or higher preferred or credentialed by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
- Successful completion of a formal program in American Sign Language / English interpreting, preferred.
- Minimum two years of formal educational/medical interpreting, with demonstrated knowledge of educational specialties.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) score of 4.0 or higher preferred
- credentialed by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
- Successful completion of a formal program in American Sign Language / English interpreting, preferred.
Benefits
- At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
