Title ASL English Interpreter SDB00104
State Role Title PR & Mktg Spec III
Hiring Range 45205 - 62000
Pay Band 4
Agency VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location VA School for Deaf & Blind
Agency Website httpswww.vsdb.k12.va.us
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Job Duties
About VSDB The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind VSDB is located in the historic vibrant city of Staunton Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deafhard of hearing blindvision impaired deafblind and deaf or blind with other disabilities. VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options. VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential VSDB prepares students for life
The VSDB offers • 3500 Sign-on Bonus available • Great comprehensive benefit package • Supportive and positive team setting • School-Residential partnership that supports a 247 learning environment
About the Position The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking an ASLEnglish Interpreter for the Deaf to provide interpretingtransliterating services to students staff families business partners and those associated with VSDB campus.
This is a 10-month classified position with state benefits including vacation health insurance retirement life insurance and disability coverage.
The beginning date for this position is the beginning of our next school year in July 2026.
Job DutiesResponsibilities include • Proven interpreting and transliterating skills in American Sign Language expressive and receptive as determined by State Quality Assurance or National Credentials • Knowledge of Deaf culture and needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing • Ability to organize and prioritize work • Ability to maintain confidential information and abide by RIDs Code of Professional Conduct. • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar
Minimum Qualifications Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Interpreting completion of an interpreter training program or equivalent amount of training and experience.
National Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or Quality Assurance Screening Level III through VQAS testing system.
Proficiencyexperience interpreting in both individual and group situations.
Hold a valid Virginia Drivers License and submit for review by DMV.
Additional Considerations
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application andor résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with VSDB candidates can expect the followingBackground Investigation Requirements All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks State Police FBI the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check verification of education relevant to employment and other checks based on the position.
Application Requirements Application andor résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 1155pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications andor résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application andor résumé.
Layoff Preferences Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form Yellow Form or a Preferential Hiring Form Blue Form as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff Commonwealth of VA employees only MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application andor résumé.
VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Contact Information Name Jody Beelendorf Phone 540-332-9069 Email jody.beelendorfvsdbs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter formerly COD provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services DARS or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired DBVI. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARSDBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.