Columbus City Schools - Ohio
Sign Language Interpreter & Substitute Sign Language Interpreter (SY 25-26)
Columbus City Schools - Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
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Sign Language Interpreter & Substitute Sign Lanugage Interpreter (SY 25-26)
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Columbus City Schools - Ohio
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.
Job Title:
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Salary:
$28.25 Hourly
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Columbus, Ohio
Department:
Schools
Definition
Under general supervision, facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in an educational setting; performs related duties as required.
Examples Of Work
Interprets for the deaf and hard of hearing in the classroom at both the secondary and elementary levels and in off-site locations such as career centers
Reinforces classroom information for deaf and hard of hearing students in a variety of academic subjects
Interprets for students and staff at worksites and on field trips to allow access to educational content
Interprets for the deaf and hard of hearing at extracurricular activities, organized sports, school meetings, and assemblies
Interprets at disciplinary conferences between administrators and deaf and hard of hearing students, parents, or staff
Interprets at parent/teacher conferences and Individual Education Plan meetings in which one of the participants is deaf or hard of hearing
Promotes language advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing to ensure that their interpreting needs are met
Serves as an advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing in situations where a staff member may be unaware of the school system's responsibility regarding deaf and hard of hearing students
Interprets video tapes, television transmissions, and films for deaf and hard of hearing students
Reviews and becomes familiar with the subject matter which is covered in the class that the deaf and hard of hearing student attends; learns specialized signs based on curriculum content
Mentors practicum students from Sign Language Interpreter training programs
Drives personal motor vehicle between work assignments during the school day
May accompany professional staff members on visits to homes of students when a parent or staff member is deaf or hard of hearing
May interpret for deaf and hard of hearing participants in after school activities outside of the traditional school day
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a certificate of completion from an accredited Sign Language Interpreter training program.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Note: Possession of an Associate License of Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired from the Ohio Department of Education must be obtained prior to starting with Columbus City Schools.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language; thorough knowledge of Pidgin Signed English; thorough knowledge of Signed English; considerable knowledge of deaf culture; general knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; skill in expressive, receptive, and reverse interpreting; skill in reflecting the register (level) of the consumers being served; ability to interpret in a variety of settings and situations; ability to interpret at various sign levels based on the communication level of the deaf or hard of hearing person; ability to discern specific student language abilities; ability to deal effectively and advocate with school officials, teachers, parents, working associates, and the general public, both hearing and deaf or hard of hearing; ability to utilize the language most readily understood by the consumers who are being served; ability to convey messages with the thought and spirit intended by the sender.
Test/Job Contact Information This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The candidates that successfully complete the application process will be used to create a NEW eligible list. The hiring department will then conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full-time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.
Prior to application completion, please attach an OFFICIAL transcript or copy of degree indicating field of study, if applicable.
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.
This description is current as of the posting date; if the position is closed, this may not reflect current status.
IsExpired: false
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Sign Language Interpreter & Substitute Sign Lanugage Interpreter (SY 25-26)
role at
Columbus City Schools - Ohio
This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.
Job Title:
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Salary:
$28.25 Hourly
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Columbus, Ohio
Department:
Schools
Definition
Under general supervision, facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in an educational setting; performs related duties as required.
Examples Of Work
Interprets for the deaf and hard of hearing in the classroom at both the secondary and elementary levels and in off-site locations such as career centers
Reinforces classroom information for deaf and hard of hearing students in a variety of academic subjects
Interprets for students and staff at worksites and on field trips to allow access to educational content
Interprets for the deaf and hard of hearing at extracurricular activities, organized sports, school meetings, and assemblies
Interprets at disciplinary conferences between administrators and deaf and hard of hearing students, parents, or staff
Interprets at parent/teacher conferences and Individual Education Plan meetings in which one of the participants is deaf or hard of hearing
Promotes language advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing to ensure that their interpreting needs are met
Serves as an advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing in situations where a staff member may be unaware of the school system's responsibility regarding deaf and hard of hearing students
Interprets video tapes, television transmissions, and films for deaf and hard of hearing students
Reviews and becomes familiar with the subject matter which is covered in the class that the deaf and hard of hearing student attends; learns specialized signs based on curriculum content
Mentors practicum students from Sign Language Interpreter training programs
Drives personal motor vehicle between work assignments during the school day
May accompany professional staff members on visits to homes of students when a parent or staff member is deaf or hard of hearing
May interpret for deaf and hard of hearing participants in after school activities outside of the traditional school day
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a certificate of completion from an accredited Sign Language Interpreter training program.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Note: Possession of an Associate License of Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired from the Ohio Department of Education must be obtained prior to starting with Columbus City Schools.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language; thorough knowledge of Pidgin Signed English; thorough knowledge of Signed English; considerable knowledge of deaf culture; general knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; skill in expressive, receptive, and reverse interpreting; skill in reflecting the register (level) of the consumers being served; ability to interpret in a variety of settings and situations; ability to interpret at various sign levels based on the communication level of the deaf or hard of hearing person; ability to discern specific student language abilities; ability to deal effectively and advocate with school officials, teachers, parents, working associates, and the general public, both hearing and deaf or hard of hearing; ability to utilize the language most readily understood by the consumers who are being served; ability to convey messages with the thought and spirit intended by the sender.
Test/Job Contact Information This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The candidates that successfully complete the application process will be used to create a NEW eligible list. The hiring department will then conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full-time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.
Prior to application completion, please attach an OFFICIAL transcript or copy of degree indicating field of study, if applicable.
Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.
This description is current as of the posting date; if the position is closed, this may not reflect current status.
IsExpired: false
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