Educational Interpreter III - Special Needs Section

Description

Salary Range:

Educational Interpreter III, SR-18: $4,582.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• 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;
• Serve as a liaison to promote positive and cooperative relationships within the school environment;
• 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;
• Facilitate communication on and off campus in emergency situation that include involvement with enforcement officers, child welfare services and other state and city agencies, incident investigations, medical emergencies, last minute request for immediate communication assistance;
• Assist in various meeting with the specific communication needs;
• Schedule, plan, and coordinate staff and contracted interpreters;
• Participate in meetings, workshops and other training activities to keep abreast of current methods and trends in the field; and
• May teach basic sign language to students or staff.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education Requirements:

Graduation from high school or equivalent;

In addition, 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.

• 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)

• 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 Title

Gen Exp (years)**

Spec Exp (years)**

Educational Interpreter III

1

3

• 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.

Successful completion of an ASL/Interpreting Program leading to a Master’s degree fro man accredited college or university may be substituted for the General and Specialized Experience requirements for levels I, II, and III.

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 4.0 or higher or;

Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS) Interpreter Classification 4 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:

• A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• 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,
• 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.

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

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

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
  
  

03

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENT:

Did you complete 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?

Note: This training program may have been gained concurrently or separately from the Education requirement. You must submit a copy of your official transcripts showing completion of your training program to receive credit. On-line/Internet copies of your transcripts are NOT acceptable.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

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 experiences you would like considered. For EACH employer/position, include the following information:

• the name of the employer, dates of employment (start date, end date, month/year), the number of hours worked per week, your official job title, and your supervisor's name and official job title;
• identify the type of employer/setting, e.g. government facility; college or university; hospital or clinic; proprietary or non-profit organization; self employment, or other (explain); and
• describe the primary function of your position and provide a detailed description of your major duties & responsibilities, and the average number of hours per week spent solely on performing the specific duties.
  
  

Note: Use specific language that clearly describes the extent of your involvement and experience. Address each employer/position separately. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.

If you do not have such experience, type "None" in the space provided.

05

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

In addition to the General Experience, do you have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in the application of interpreting/transliterating services to people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in an educational setting? If "Yes", list all work experiences you would like considered. For EACH employer/position, include the following information:

• the name of the employer, dates of employment (start date, end date, month/year), the number of hours worked per week, your official position title, and your supervisor's name and official job title;
• identify the type of employer/setting; and
• describe the primary function of your position and provide a detailed description of your major duties & responsibilities, and the average number of hours per week spent solely on performing the specific duties.
  
  

Note: Use specific language that clearly describes the extent of your involvement and experience. Address each employer/position separately. Do not copy/paste or give reference to your resume as a response to this question. If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.

If you do not have such experience, type "None" in the space provided.

06

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Please select the one option that best describes your highest level of education gained.

• I have completed an ASL/Interpreting Program leading to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• I have completed an ASL/Interpreting Program leading to a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• I do not have any of the above.
  
  

07

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

Select the option(s) that best describes how you meet the certification requirement.

Note: You must provide a copy of the front and back of your current, valid certificate showing the issue and expiration dates, certificate number, and certified level to receive credit.

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 4.0 or higher.
• Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS) Interpreter Classification 4 certificate or higher.
• National Interpreter Certification, e.g. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID)
• I do not have any of the above.
  
  

08

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

Do you possess a current, valid driver's license? NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your driver's license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable.

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application.

If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

• I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
• I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.
• I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.
  
  

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