Medical Interpreter jobs in Odessa, TX

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School Sign Language Interpreter needed for a full-time vacancy in a school setting. Main function is to facilitate communication between the deaf/hard of hearing student school staff and his/her peers.

Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED
2. Level 3.5 EIPA or 3.0 RID certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The Educational Sign Language interpreter adjusts to and complies with the approved code of ethics
for educational Sign Language interpreters.
2. The Educational Sign Language interpreter is able to interpret spoken English into the language of the
student (signed English, ASL, PSE)
3. The Educational Sign Language interpreter is able to translate the language of the student into spoken
English
4. The Educational Sign Language interpreter upholds and helps to enforce school rules, administrative
rules, and school board policies.
5. The Educational Sign Language interpreter works cooperatively with teachers, school staff,
supervisors, and administrators to help implement intervention strategies to meet goal of the IEP
6. The Educational Sign Language interpreter continues professional growth through participation in inservice activities and interpreter training opportunities.
7. The Educational Sign Language interpreter maintains ethical standards for relationships with students,
parents and school staff
8. The Educational Sign Language interpreter meets/plans with the classroom teacher in order to be
familiar with language and concepts
9. The Educational Sign Language interpreter conveys information in an unbiased manner
10. The Educational Sign Language interpreter will convey the social-emotional content of the message
through appropriate facial expressions and body language
11. The Educational Sign Language interpreter will be punctual and will follow schools schedules in order
to be in the assigned class locations at the assigned times
12. The Educational Sign Language interpreter will notify the supervisor when not appropriately trained
or prepared for a specific interpreting assignment
13. The Educational Sign Language interpreter will maintain appropriate Educational Sign Language
interpreter certification
14. The Educational Sign Language interpreter will maintain professional appearance, poise and self-control
15. Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the Tutoring with
teacher supervision and planning
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Tutoring with teacher supervision and planning
2. Provide in-service education to staff and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff on topics
concerning educational interpreting
3. Other tasks as deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor and/or school administration (so
long as these tasks do not conflict with the educational interpreter s principal duty of communication
facilitation)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries - $25-$40/hr depending on experience
• Housing, Transportation, and Per Diem Stipends
• Relocation Assistance
• Sign-on Bonuses
• Paid time-off
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Access to Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plans
• Continuing education allowances and career development opportunities
• Life insurance and short/long term disability programs
• Additional voluntary benefits.