Senior Educational Interpreter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $4,388.00 - $4,742.00 Monthly
Location : Special Needs: 475 22nd Ave, Room 119, Honolulu, HI 96816
Job Type: Various, 12-month
Job Number: 2024-05268P
District / Complex Area: Classified / OSSS / Exceptional Support
School / Office: Classified / Special Needs
Opening Date: 05/01/2025
Max Number of Applicants: 35
Description
This posting is being used to fill Educational Interpreter positions that provide services to students at various schools as needed and assigned by the Office of Student Support Services - Special Needs Section. The authorized level of these positions is Educational Interpreter II. Applications are being accepted down to the Educational Interpreter I in the event of recruiting difficulties.
Salary Range:
Educational Interpreter I, SR-16: $4,388.00 per month
Educational Interpreter II, SR-18: $4,742.00 per month
Examples of Duties

1. Use recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrator, and other students;
2. Follow classroom schedule with deaf or hard-of-hearing student to interpret classroom activities, including lectures, conversations, films, special projects, and assemblies as dictated by the students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and as assigned by students' teacher;
3. Serve as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment;
4. Familiarize oneself to the content of the class lessons to ensure accurate representation of the lesson;
5. Observe and report progress or problems to student's assigned teacher, and confers with students, parents, faculty, and administrators in areas related to student learning and behavior;
6. Participate in meetings, workshops and other training activities to keep abreast of current methods and trends in the field; and
7. May teach basic sign language to students or staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Basic Education Requirements:
The following minimum education requirements have been established within the parameters described by the Federal Government's No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001.
1) 48 semester credits, baccalaureate level courses, from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education. The forty-eight (48) credits may be from various program or academic subject areas. In addition, of the 48 credits from baccalaureate level courses, 3 must have been for math and 3 for English courses.*
AND (either concurrently or separately)
2) Successful completion of an Educational Interpreter training program, e.g., Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education with specialization in Educational Interpreting; or equivalent.
Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amount shown in the table below:
Class TitleGen Exp (years)*Spec Exp (years)* Educational Interpreter I10 Educational Interpreter II11*One (1) year of General or Specialized Experience is defined as a school year approximately 180 "teacher duty" days or approximately 38 weeks per year.
General Experience: Progressively responsible work experience in the application of interpreting/transliterating services to people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible work experience in the application of interpreting/transliterating services to people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in an educational setting.
Substitutions Allowed:
Substitution for the Federal NCLB Education Requirements:
*Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS) may be substituted for the NCLB related basic education requirements noted in part one (1).
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Successful completion of an ASL/Interpreting Program leading to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the General and Specialized Experience requirements for levels I and II.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.
Certification Requirement:
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 3.5 or higher or;
Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS) Interpreter Classification 3 certificate or higher or;
National Interpreter Certification, e.g., Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID).
License Requirement:
Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.
Supplemental Information
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

1. A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
   
2. A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
   
3. Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
01
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) REQUIREMENT:Select the option that BEST describes your background as it relates to meeting the federally mandated NCLB education requirement.
Note: You must provide a copy of your official transcripts to receive credit for your education.

• I have 48 semester credits at the baccalaureate level from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education that includes 3 credits in English and 3 credits in Math.
• I have an Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education that includes a minimum of 48 semester credits at the baccalaureate level.
• I scored 459 points or higher on the ParaPro Assessment given by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
• None

02
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the NCLB Requirement above, I have successfully completed, either concurrently or separately, an Educational Interpreter training program, e.g. Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.), from an accredited institution with specialization in Educational Interpreting, or equivalent.
Note: If you marked "Yes", you must provide a copy of your official transcripts from each institution to receive credit.

• Yes
• No

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Do you have at least one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience in the application of interpreting/transliterating services to people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing? If "Yes", list all work ex