INTERPRETER

American Sign Language Interpreter

Louisiana is a state as a model employer for people with disabilities. The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing. The LA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter. This is an Unclassified Full-time position. Must be willing to work flexible shifts and days. Travel, after school, night and weekend work may be required. Interpreters will provide equal access between Deaf and hearing individuals using American Sign Language. The employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at View email address on click.appcast.io.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to View phone number on click.appcast.io. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.