Remote Simultaneous Interpreter

INTERPRETER

Category: AR SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & BLIND Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning. Classification:Interpreter Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning. The Interpreter provides essential language services to ensure clear and effective communication between state agencies or their representatives and individuals who are Deaf/DeafBlind/Hard of Hearing. In this role, you will deliver accurate, confidential, and culturally sensitive interpretation during meetings, interviews, public hearings, and other state or education-related events. The Interpreter plays a crucial part in facilitating access to educational and governmental services by bridging language barriers and promoting inclusivity at the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind. Provide real-time interpretation between English and American Sign Language during meetings, educational activities, interviews, and other official events as determined by the interpreter coordinator at the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind. Assist in translating documents or verbal summaries when required, ensuring consistency and clarity. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive or personal information obtained during interpretation. Adhere to state and federal regulations related to language access and interpretation services. Engage in continuous improvement and training to ensure the highest standards of professional interpretation are met. Utilize interpretation technology, including remote platforms, audio/video conferencing tools, and other relevant equipment. Research and familiarize yourself with specialized terminology in various fields such as legal, healthcare, and K-12 education. Bilingual or Multilingual Proficiency: Demonstrated fluency in English and American Sign Language. Ability to operate and troubleshoot remote interpretation platforms and communication equipment. Familiarity with specialized vocabulary relevant to legal, healthcare, social services, and governmental contexts. Understanding of state and federal requirements regarding language access in public services. Must hold or be eligible for licensure as an American Sign Language Interpreter as recognized by the State of Arkansas. Professional certification from an accredited interpreter certification organization (e.g., Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Board of Evaluation for Interpreters (BEI), Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), or another state-recognized body) is required, as applicable to the role. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.