Medical Interpreter jobs in Florence, SC

Description:       Interpreter

                               180-day position  

                           Salary:   $24,060 base salary, $133.67 per day (based on education and 

                                                  previous experience)

Location:            St. John's Elementary

Available:           2019 - 2020 School Year

Qualifications:   Must be able to use sign language efficiently

                                 AND

                           Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher

                           education  or  An associate degree (or higher)

                                 AND

                           Ready to Work Credentials
                           * WIN - Copy of WIN Assessment – minimum of Silver: Level 4 or higher
                                      or
                           * Work Keys - Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys
                                                 Assessment—Applied Mathematics (4), Reading for
                                                 Information (4), Writing (4)
                                      or
                            ParaPro - Copy of passing score (minimum 456) on ParaPro, the state approved
                                          academic assessment

                           Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

                           and acceptable

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:

Working with an individual student, assisting the child to reach the optimum achievement level by providing assistance to the teacher and/or the parents

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpreter

• Interpret from voice to sign and sign to voice to facilitate communication in the mainstreamed classroom
• Serve as liaison between student and mainstreamed classroom teacher
• Maintain daily reports of classroom activity, material covered, and student assignments
• Participate in in-service training programs
• Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
• Perform other duties as assigned

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the posted closing date in order to be considered for this position.  ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

•  Classified Employment Application
•  Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above
•  3 Classified Reference Forms (Included in application)

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, please submit a transfer form (available in the schools, on the website, and in the Human Resources Department). 

NOTE:  It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that all required application documents listed above are submitted prior to the posted deadline.  An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

(The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.)