Requisition No: 841524 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: STAFF INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR - 48008250

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008250 

Salary:  $46,330.40 - $51,800.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Staff Interpreter/Translator (Career Service)

Position Number 48008250

Department: Interpreter Services

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact

The incumbent of this position reports directly to the Director of Interpreter Services and is responsible for providing American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreting services for deaf/hard of hearing individuals and other associated stakeholders in a variety of settings.

• Provide direct sign language interpreter services for school-related activities, events, and off campus classes as needed. Effectively use signed and spoken languages to ensure equal access for all individuals including, students, parents, staff, and stakeholders. Provide interpreter services for meetings in a variety of settings which may include, but are not limited to classroom settings, admissions meetings, parent meetings, IEP conferences, student evaluations, testing situations, staff training and/or workshops, departmental and academic team meetings, administrative meetings, Board of Trustees meetings, mental health assessments and appointments, legal situations, medical settings, and occupational settings. Off campus settings requiring interpreting services may include classes at First Coast Technical College and St. Johns River State College.
• Provide students and staff with information and support concerning the role of interpreters and how to effectively work with interpreters. Provide high-quality language modeling for all students, parents, staff, and stakeholders.
• Maintain a timely and accurate flow of information to the Director of Interpreter Services and the SJRSC Coordinator of Interpreters. Maintain an individual schedule for daily interpreting assignments and ensure accurate and timely completion of timesheets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess verbal English skills and ability to travel independently;
• Must demonstrate high levels of assignment attendance and timeliness for interpreting assignments;
• Must consistently demonstrate professionalism and maintain positive attitudes about all aspects of interpreting assignments;
• Must demonstrate skills in interpreting in a variety of educational settings for students, staff, and stakeholders;
• Must possess knowledge of the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrate the ability to apply it when interpreting for all individuals involved in school-related activities and events;
• Must recognize differences in cultural perspectives of communication and demonstrate value for a diverse population of stakeholders;
• Must demonstrate the ability to tailor interpreting services based on the need for cultural mediation, hearing status, language background, and diversity in language usage;
• Ability to maintain a Valid State of Florida Driver's License and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy;
• Ability to participate in shared rotation of an on-call schedule to provide after-hours interpreting services for the Health Care Center, Police Services, and other campus needs as they arise;
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR and CPI;
• Ability to attain American Sign Language proficiency in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24

Qualifications

EIPA of 3.5 or above; or NAD 4/5; OR RID National Interpreter Certification; or FRID QA Level 3 state credentials. SLPI rating of Advanced Plus - Superior Plus Range.

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or higher in ASL/English Interpreting or a related field of study

Three years’ experience interpreting for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals

Three years’ experience working as an interpreter in an educational setting

NAD/RID National Interpreter Certification

EIPA credentials of 4.0 or higher and ability to obtain NAD/RID certification within three years

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to possess an SLPI rating of Advanced Plus - Superior Plus Range proficiency in sign language upon hire.

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range

10 month position: $46,330.40 - $51,800.00 annually. This range is inclusive of verified education and Interpreter credentials.

Hours Monday – Friday, 40 hrs per week, shifts vary

Vision

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

How You Will Grow

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level.

To apply

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Apply today!

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.