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 - II ADVANCED
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 twelve (12) 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 lll or Level IV or Registry of Interpreters (RID) Intermediate Level or Higher Certification or equivalent to BEI Levels III, IV or Advanced with current CEU's
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 for lectures, films, content area courses at a higher technical level than daily conversational vocabulary for such courses, assemblies, Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings, counseling sessions and appraisal evaluations for the deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff
Provides complex expressive sign interpreting and sign to voice interpreting involving intermediate to advanced sign language skills which may include a form of Signed English, American Signed language and/or oral interpreting
Uses the appropriate sign system for each student as designated by the Auditorily Impaired Coordinator (AIC) and Admission, Review, Dismissal Committee (ARD)
Provides tutorial assistance to deaf/hard-of-hearing students when directed by the AI Coordinator or designee of the AI Coordinator
May provide mentoring to uncertified or Level I Sign language Interpreters as assigned by the Auditorily Impaired Coordinator or Coordinator's designee
Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

HOURLY:
$18.82-$22.67 PAY GRADE: I6 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 twelve (12) 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 lll or Level IV or Registry of Interpreters (RID) Intermediate Level or Higher Certification or equivalent to BEI Levels III, IV or Advanced with current CEU's 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 for lectures, films, content area courses at a higher technical level than daily conversational vocabulary for such courses, assemblies, Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings, counseling sessions and appraisal evaluations for the deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff Provides complex expressive sign interpreting and sign to voice interpreting involving intermediate to advanced sign language skills which may include a form of Signed English, American Signed language and/or oral interpreting Uses the appropriate sign system for each student as designated by the Auditorily Impaired Coordinator (AIC) and Admission, Review, Dismissal Committee (ARD) Provides tutorial assistance to deaf/hard-of-hearing students when directed by the AI Coordinator or designee of the AI Coordinator May provide mentoring to uncertified or Level I Sign language Interpreters as assigned by the Auditorily Impaired Coordinator or Coordinator's designee Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

HOURLY:	$18.82-$22.67	PAY GRADE:	I6	WORK DAYS:	179