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Educational Interpreter, USDB

State of Utah
Iron, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025
The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our agency. We are looking for a meticulous and responsible Educational Interpreter working in the Cedar City area.

Roles & Responsibilities
As an Educational Interpreter you will:
  • Interprets instructor's lectures, comments, and questions for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting.
  • Interprets students' questions and statements.
  • Interprets for school functions as assigned. 
  • Adapts signing level and system to the communication needs of the students.
  • Tutors as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor.
  • Follows the code of ethics for certified interpreters.
  • Participates cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
  • Assists in coordinating note taking for students as needed.
  • Communicates regularly with instructors, Directors or Lead Interpreter about student progress and concerns.
  • Follows schedule as determined by program Director or Associate Superintendent.

Minimum Requirements
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
  • EIPA 4.0 or higher, Utah Professional Certificate or National Certification recognized by the Utah Interpreter Program.  May give consideration to candidates with EIPA rating 3.5-3.9 or State Novice Certification.
  • Knowledge of the role and function of the Educational Interpreter
  • Techniques and methods of teaching deaf and hearing impaired students
  • Culture in the deaf community, especially as it relates to education
  • Communicate fluently in American Sign Language and other sign systems
  • Code of Ethics for interpreters
  • Scientific and technical terminology used in various educational subjects
  • Ability to demonstrate broad and fluent use of vocabulary, with a variety of strategies for communicating new vocabulary
  • Use of appropriate signs and sign correctly in a variety of situations
  • Demonstrate proper use of grammar
  • Sign complex constructions
  • Comprehend signed messages accurately

Why Should You Join Our Team
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.

The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.
  • Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

    • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

    • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

    • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

  • Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

    • Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

    • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 

      • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

      • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  

    • Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

  • Paid Time Off:

    • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).

    • Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 

    • We have 12 paid holidays.

There are many other voluntarily/miscellaneous benefits available.  To learn more please click here.

The Agency
To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here.
  • Certification as an interpreter in the State of Utah or other interpreter certification recognized by the State of Utah.
  • Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check contingent upon employment
  • This is a full-time position, work schedule Monday - Friday, six-and-one-half (6-1/2) hours per day, 181 days per school year.

Salary : $20 - $40

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