Full Time Disney Sign Language Interpreter Jobs in Delaware

Position:                     Staff Interpreter
Location:                    Statewide Programs for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• RID's National Interpreter Certification (Specialist Certificate: Legal preferred)
• Native-Like Fluency in American Sign Language and English
• Extensive knowledge and experience in educational and other interpreting situations
• Criminal background check and drug screening required prior to employment

Salary:  Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the districts website:   https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/974d5237-9a28-41cf-ae7e-d839c716a97d
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three current (dated within one year) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current supervisor), and license/certification.  Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting.  In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide ASL/English interpretation and transliteration for on-demand and regularly scheduled in-person and virtual meetings, presentations, trainings, home/site visits, and events. Assignments may include a mix of recurring and one-time engagements, with occasional travel as needed. May involve working in diverse settings (e.g. schools, classrooms, homes, pediatric nursing facilities, conferences, etc.)
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Demonstrate advanced interpreting skills, including appropriate register choice, context-specific and idiosyncratic vocabulary, tone, and content accuracy.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and collaborate effectively with internal staff, external partners, agencies, and fellow interpreters.
• Exhibit cognitive flexibility and adaptability in dynamic or rapidly changing interpreting environments.
• Maintain consistent, grammatically accurate, and register-appropriate interpretation from ASL to spoken English.
• Coordinate and schedule contracted interpreters as needed, offering mentoring and coaching when appropriate.
• Communicate with relevant staff to obtain preparation materials for upcoming interpreting assignments.
• Develop and implement a data collection and management process to track interpreter service usage; regularly submit reports to the Director detailing service hours, costs, audience demographics, and other relevant metrics.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH:  302/552-2600  FX:  302/295-8922
Visit our website:  www.christinak12.org
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.