Adams 12 Five Star Schools
District Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Staff
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80020
District Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Staff
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GRADE: G24 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $29.84 - $36.79)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $29.84
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 03002
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
SUMMARY Facilitate all communication, spoken and/or signed between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, hearing staff and hearing students, by using a manual code of communication appropriate for correct register of a Deaf adult. Provide information to hearing staff and students to assist in better understanding the needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing staff. This position is responsible for providing the employee interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interpret and/or transliterate all academic instruction, films, assemblies, conferences, staff meetings, IEP meetings, field trips, extra‑curricular activities and support services in and out of the classroom for Deaf/Hard of Hearing adult(s). Perform this interpreting with a good range of sophisticated vocabulary, native‑like expression, clear articulation, consistent pronunciation, intonation, and affect, aiming to sound like a native speaker. Maintain strong command of grammatical structure and evidence of command of complex instruction for complete comprehension. Speech is effortless and smooth.
Interpret and/or transliterate social interactions when a staff member does not require an interpreter, including interactions, jokes, word plays, and other student interactions. Provide accuracy and smoothness in signing and maintain appropriate signing space and use of spatial aspects.
Assist Deaf/Hard of Hearing students to understand interactions, jokes, word plays, or other students, and interpret or transliterate social interactions between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, hearing staff, and students (e.g. field trips, extra‑curricular activities and programs).
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned, including supporting the preparation and implementation of new and changing academics and special education terminologies, maintaining compliance with licensure and certification requirements, and upholding confidentiality and professional conduct standards.
Education and Related Work Experience
Degree from an Interpreter Preparation Program (IPP) (Associates or Bachelors as required by IPP).
Proficient in use of Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE)/Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and/or American Sign Language (ASL).
One (1) year of experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
Criminal background check required for hire.
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5 or above, authorization may be considered.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpretation, and/or National Interpreter Certification (NIC), and/or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) required.
Application Information All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
Salary Information All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience. “Grade” refers to position or job classification and “Step” refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See the Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, refer to the Classified Master Agreement.
Benefits Information Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, see our Benefits Overview.
This Posting Is Not Inclusive Of The Job Description.
Rev 7/25
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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GRADE: G24 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 8: $29.84 - $36.79)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $29.84
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 03002
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
SUMMARY Facilitate all communication, spoken and/or signed between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, hearing staff and hearing students, by using a manual code of communication appropriate for correct register of a Deaf adult. Provide information to hearing staff and students to assist in better understanding the needs of Deaf/Hard of Hearing staff. This position is responsible for providing the employee interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interpret and/or transliterate all academic instruction, films, assemblies, conferences, staff meetings, IEP meetings, field trips, extra‑curricular activities and support services in and out of the classroom for Deaf/Hard of Hearing adult(s). Perform this interpreting with a good range of sophisticated vocabulary, native‑like expression, clear articulation, consistent pronunciation, intonation, and affect, aiming to sound like a native speaker. Maintain strong command of grammatical structure and evidence of command of complex instruction for complete comprehension. Speech is effortless and smooth.
Interpret and/or transliterate social interactions when a staff member does not require an interpreter, including interactions, jokes, word plays, and other student interactions. Provide accuracy and smoothness in signing and maintain appropriate signing space and use of spatial aspects.
Assist Deaf/Hard of Hearing students to understand interactions, jokes, word plays, or other students, and interpret or transliterate social interactions between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, hearing staff, and students (e.g. field trips, extra‑curricular activities and programs).
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned, including supporting the preparation and implementation of new and changing academics and special education terminologies, maintaining compliance with licensure and certification requirements, and upholding confidentiality and professional conduct standards.
Education and Related Work Experience
Degree from an Interpreter Preparation Program (IPP) (Associates or Bachelors as required by IPP).
Proficient in use of Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE)/Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and/or American Sign Language (ASL).
One (1) year of experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
Criminal background check required for hire.
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 3.5 or above, authorization may be considered.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpretation, and/or National Interpreter Certification (NIC), and/or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) required.
Application Information All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
Salary Information All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees’ previous work experience. “Grade” refers to position or job classification and “Step” refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See the Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, refer to the Classified Master Agreement.
Benefits Information Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, see our Benefits Overview.
This Posting Is Not Inclusive Of The Job Description.
Rev 7/25
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Adams 12 Five Star Schools by 2x.
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