NEISD Employment Bulletin

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

EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN

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LEAD INTERPRETER

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum of sixty hours college courses in Interpreter Training Program Associate's Degree 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
Bachelor's Degree from four college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience a plus
Texas Commission for the Deaf Interpreter Certification(BEI) must have on of the following: Level III, Level IV or Registry of Interpreters (RID) equivalent of Texas Level III and IV
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 as well as the ability to in service interpreters and school staff on appropriate execution of interpreter roles and ethics in the North East Independent School District (NEISD) Auditorily Impaired Program
Provides the most comprehensive interpreting services to students in advanced academic and technical courses, films, Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings, "platform" interpreting for in services, assemblies, plays, counseling sessions and appraisal evaluations for deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff
Possesses a through working knowledge of a variety of sign systems in order to evaluate interpreters for employment and assist in the scheduling of interpreters for the most appropriate placement assignments
Coordinates interpreter schedules at the beginning of the year and makes on-going changes as necessary with the appropriate Auditorily Impaired Teacher and/or Auditorily Impaired Coordinator
Arranges for substitute interpreters and schedules interpreters for extracurricular events as necessary
Continuously models correct interpreter/student roles
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 sixty hours college courses in Interpreter Training Program Associate's Degree 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 Bachelor's Degree from four college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience a plus Texas Commission for the Deaf Interpreter Certification(BEI) must have on of the following: Level III, Level IV or Registry of Interpreters (RID) equivalent of Texas Level III and IV 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 as well as the ability to in service interpreters and school staff on appropriate execution of interpreter roles and ethics in the North East Independent School District (NEISD) Auditorily Impaired Program Provides the most comprehensive interpreting services to students in advanced academic and technical courses, films, Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings, "platform" interpreting for in services, assemblies, plays, counseling sessions and appraisal evaluations for deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff Possesses a through working knowledge of a variety of sign systems in order to evaluate interpreters for employment and assist in the scheduling of interpreters for the most appropriate placement assignments Coordinates interpreter schedules at the beginning of the year and makes on-going changes as necessary with the appropriate Auditorily Impaired Teacher and/or Auditorily Impaired Coordinator Arranges for substitute interpreters and schedules interpreters for extracurricular events as necessary Continuously models correct interpreter/student roles 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