What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter Coordinator -Location: Alabama School for the Deaf -Re-Advertised position at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB)?
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Re-Advertised
R-0068 Reference# 31120155
Posting Date: January 28, 2025
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Interpreter Coordinator
Location: Alabama School for the Deaf
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are among the organizations’ most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work andwe invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day. The right candidate for this job will have a passion for working with students and colleagues to ensure their limitless possibilities.
As an Interpreter for Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD), you will be responsible for working in a partnership with other departments at ASD, AIDB units, etc. ASD is committed to meeting our students where they are. You will play a vital role in the lives of our staff, students and community. You will display a positive, approachable, and professional demeanor and will serve in the day-to-day communication with our students, staff, parents and community... You will be able to work independently, as well as with a team. The right candidate for this position will have a passion for working with students, staff, and colleagues to ensure communication is seamless.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- Possess Alabama Interpreter License upon employment.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years successful work experience in interpreting for Deaf and Deaf/Blind.
- Must possess a minimum entry sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED according to AIDB evaluation system (SLPI/SCPI); and ADVANCED PLUS must be obtained within the first 36 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- RID recognized certification
- Two years of experience planning and coordinating interpreting services.
Position Requirements:
- Must collaborate with other interpreter coordinators and contract interpreters.
- Work a flexible schedule as needed including nights and weekends.
- Must possess a working knowledge of federal and state laws related to interpreting.
- Provide interpreting services and coordinate interpreter services for ASD staff, students, families, AIDB personnel, and the community.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor interpreting services database.
- Maintain Certification(s) and Alabama Interpreter License.
- Mentor Student Interpreter Interns seeking to become professional certified interpreters.
- Participate in or schedule interpreters for educational meetings (i.e. IEP meetings, Behavior
Intervention meetings, parent/student discipline meetings, staff meetings, etc.) as assigned.
- Possess basic computer knowledge and skills regarding computers/equipment (including remote interpreting).
- Must have fluency in spoken and written English
- Must have knowledge of and be sensitive to Deaf Culture
- Must know and adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
- Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Alabama
- Department of Public Safety.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and work cooperatively with AIDB staff, students, and
- the community
- Manage Contract Interpreter Budget for ASD.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
13 Paid Holidays
SALARY: $47,948 - $74,468 Scale PI Rank PI Renewable Permit
$53,040 - $84,864 Scale PI Rank L1 Licensed Alabama Interpreter
$63,648 - $95,472 Scale PI Rank M1 Master’s in Interpreting
This position is eligible for the following annual incentives.
Specialization Incentive Pay
RID recognized certification $5,000
Mental-Health-Q $2,500
Legal (SC: L), other $2,500
Direct deposit required.
This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
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Salary : $47,948 - $74,468
