Job Description

INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF I

Requires a current EIPA Certified Interpreter for the Deaf License

9 Month; Monday- Friday

$18.93/hour for 90 workday probationary period, then $21.04/hour

FULLY PAID INSURANCE YEAR-ROUND; FULL BENEFITS, TRS RETIREMENT; VACATION/SICK DAYS

• Provides interpreting/translating services to deaf and hearing individuals within the school environment.
• Provides assistance to the teacher and IEP/CST Team.
• Provides technical support by instructing staff in the usage of closed-captioned decoders, visual alert systems and other listening devices.
• Provides re-teaching, tutoring, and other academic and classroom support as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the district.

High school diploma or equivalent; two years interpreter training program and/or combination of education and experience, a current EIPA Certified Interpreter for the Deaf License, special knowledge, skills and abilities in the use of sign languages used by deaf students and family members; computers; listening devices; inter-personal communication; and reliable transportation and ability to travel to and between schools as directed.

Go to www.billingsschools.org and click "Employment Opportunities" for either the online application for external applicants or the internal application for internal applicants (currently employed by BPS in a regular or temporary position). "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin."

Closes: Open Until Filled

• Please Note: Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.