NEISD Employment Bulletin

NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
8961 Tesoro Dr. San Antonio, TX 78217 FAX (210) 804-7288
www.neisd.net

EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN

In compliance with Policy DC, you are requested to place this announcement on the bulletin board

EDUCATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER - I BASIC
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
FEDERAL/GRANT FUNDED
STAFFING OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum of nine (9) hours college courses in Interpreter Training Program Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Paraprofessional Certification as required by the State Board and the District
Texas Commission for the Deaf interpreter Certification (BEI) Level l or Level II Prior to June 2007 or Registry of Interpreters (RID) Entry Level or equivalent to BEI Basic after June 2007
Valid Texas Drivers License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working knowledge of the Code of Ethics (Texas Board of Evaluators-BEI or Registry of Interpreters-RID) and how it is adapted for an educational setting
Interprets classroom, administrative and social interactions required by the student using entry level, daily conversational vocabulary for deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff
Provides basic expressive to intermediate level sign interpreting and sign to voice interpreting which may include a form of Signed English, American Sign Language and/or oral interpreting
Prepares and utilizes the sign vocabulary specific to each class under guidance of Lead Interpreter and Auditorily Impaired Coordinator by previewing class materials, i.e., worksheets, videotapes, content vocabulary
Uses the appropriate sign system for each student as designated by the Auditorily Impaired Coordinator (AIC) and Admission, Review, Dismissal Committee (ARD)
Continuously models correct interaction between interpreters and student
Reports directly to the Principal, lead Interpreter and Auditorily Impaired Program Coordinator
Assists the Auditorily Impaired (AI) staff in providing orientations to deafness for regular education staff and hearing student when assigned
Attends staff meetings for the Auditorily Impaired Program
Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

HOURLY:
$16.09-$19.38 PAY GRADE: I5 WORK DAYS: 179

Interested persons should submit a letter of intent with a resume to: North East ISD Human Resources Department, 8961 Tesoro Dr., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78217, or fax the information to 210-804-7288. Those who are not district employees must complete a Professional Application online at www.neisd.net before submitting the letter of intent and resume. Only those persons meeting the minimum qualifications will be considered. Not all applicants will be interviewed.

This Position Remains Open Until Filled
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Minimum of nine (9) hours college courses in Interpreter Training Program Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Paraprofessional Certification as required by the State Board and the District Texas Commission for the Deaf interpreter Certification (BEI) Level l or Level II Prior to June 2007 or Registry of Interpreters (RID) Entry Level or equivalent to BEI Basic after June 2007 Valid Texas Drivers License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District
MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working knowledge of the Code of Ethics (Texas Board of Evaluators-BEI or Registry of Interpreters-RID) and how it is adapted for an educational setting Interprets classroom, administrative and social interactions required by the student using entry level, daily conversational vocabulary for deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff Provides basic expressive to intermediate level sign interpreting and sign to voice interpreting which may include a form of Signed English, American Sign Language and/or oral interpreting Prepares and utilizes the sign vocabulary specific to each class under guidance of Lead Interpreter and Auditorily Impaired Coordinator by previewing class materials, i.e., worksheets, videotapes, content vocabulary Uses the appropriate sign system for each student as designated by the Auditorily Impaired Coordinator (AIC) and Admission, Review, Dismissal Committee (ARD) Continuously models correct interaction between interpreters and student Reports directly to the Principal, lead Interpreter and Auditorily Impaired Program Coordinator Assists the Auditorily Impaired (AI) staff in providing orientations to deafness for regular education staff and hearing student when assigned Attends staff meetings for the Auditorily Impaired Program Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

HOURLY:	$16.09-$19.38	PAY GRADE:	I5	WORK DAYS:	179