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Educational Interpreter

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Posting Duration 2/3/2023 - 2/15/2023
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

Seeking an interpreter who has demonstrated leadership and innovation and will uphold the Lab Schools tradition of linking theory and practice. This position is expected to collaborate with general and special education staff and administration to best meet the needs of students. The incumbent must be child-centered and able to match the language level and preferences of students.

This position for an Educational Interpreter will provide interpreter services to students 3-21 years that are deaf and/or hard of hearing, in a variety of classroom settings, school events, and extra-curricular activities. Placement at Thomas Metcalf School or University High School is dependent upon student need and can change from year to year.

This position is subject to summer academic break layoff, mid-May through mid-August.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED
For public school pre K-12 Educational Interpreters, Statement of approval from the Illinois State Board of Education which shall be identified as valid for sign language interpreting pursuant to 23 IL Administrative Code Section 25.550 "including Interim approval".
Desired Qualifications
Willingness to be flexible with work assignments and schedule.
Ability to transition quickly between classrooms throughout the building in a timely manner.
Ability to process high level and technical language quickly


Salary

$21.53 - $28.00 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Kira Shelton
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to summer academic break layoff, mid-May through mid-August.

A copy of your valid statement of approval must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. This copy can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

If you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Deaf Education or Interpreting, the college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) should be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

If you have current licensure as an Advanced Proficiency Level or Master Proficiency Level Interpreter, then a copy of your license should be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. This license can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

A copy of your transcript, statement of approval, licensure, and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.