We invite you to consider an employment opportunity with Greenbush. Greenbush - The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking an energetic, meticulous and responsible interpreter to work closely with the education team serving deaf and hard of hearing children.
Qualifications include:
- Proficient command of sign language systems as well as the English language.
- Maintain a Level 3 (minimum competency) or higher on the EIPA, KQAS, possess RID national certification or have a state approved IDP.
- Ability to follow the Kansas State Guidelines for Educational Interpreters and Code of Ethics, observing strict confidentiality of student records, abilities, and school activities.
- Maintain a current health and inoculation certificate on file in the central office
- Valid Kansas Driver’s license.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate ability to adjust interpretation (signing and voicing) to match the level of sophistication of the language mode/system used by the recipient of services.
- Interpret classroom lectures, assignments, demonstrations, announcements, videos (if closed caption is available, or if student is unable to utilize captioning), group activities or discussions and student interactions.
- Provide necessary clarification, elaboration or adjustments in an interpreted message due to differences in knowledge base, culture, language or experiences.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, cooperative, and community.
- Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, re-evaluation process, and IEP process.
- Interpret for special situations such as: organizations or class meetings, conferences with principal or counselor, psychological or educational testing, IEP meetings and other school related activities.
- Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
- Participate in off-campus activities and field trips. The Interpreter may be required to transport students in a van or school bus.
Anticipated start date: October 1, 2018. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer
Excellent benefit package: Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403B plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employees retirement plan by matching up to $75 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403B plans. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. All employees are provided with sick days, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Equal Opportunity Employer
In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers the Greenbush Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1200 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Tuition Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).
For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.
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