Requisition No: 841524
Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind
Working Title: STAFF INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR - 48008250
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 48008250
Salary: $46,330.40 - $51,800.00
Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
Staff Interpreter/Translator (Career Service)
Position Number 48008250
Department: Interpreter Services
FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.
The incumbent of this position reports directly to the Director of Interpreter Services and is responsible for providing American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreting services for deaf/hard of hearing individuals and other associated stakeholders in a variety of settings.
EIPA of 3.5 or above; or NAD 4/5; OR RID National Interpreter Certification; or FRID QA Level 3 state credentials. SLPI rating of Advanced Plus - Superior Plus Range.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in ASL/English Interpreting or a related field of study
Three years’ experience interpreting for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals
Three years’ experience working as an interpreter in an educational setting
NAD/RID National Interpreter Certification
EIPA credentials of 4.0 or higher and ability to obtain NAD/RID certification within three years
Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to possess an SLPI rating of Advanced Plus - Superior Plus Range proficiency in sign language upon hire.
Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills .
Hiring Salary Range
10 month position: $46,330.40 - $51,800.00 annually. This range is inclusive of verified education and Interpreter credentials.
Hours Monday – Friday, 40 hrs per week, shifts vary
FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.
The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)
Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.
Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.
Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.
Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.
FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.
Condition of employment
Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level.
Applications accepted through People First only.
An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.
All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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