Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter.
Job Summary :
Interpret between spoken English and ASL at a fluent rate. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility;
specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the student services department.
Successful candidates for this position will possess :
Valid Iowa Department of Health Interpreting license
Highly Qualified candidates for this position will possess :
Two-year (or more) interpreter training program and / or experience involving extensive contact with the deaf and hard of hearing community.
AA degree in interpreting or Bachelor’s Degree in an area
Educational interpreting experience with DHH children
Please see attached job descripton for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.
Position Details : 190 Days
190 Days
7.50 hours
Salary starting at $23.84 with a temporary license
$29.81 with a permanent license
Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.
Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including :
IPERS
Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) a defined benefit plan
Insurance Benefits
Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30).
Premium cost is $600 / year after that.Employees can earn up to $600 / year via participation in the Healthy U program. Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information : Des Moines Insurance plan information :
Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1) :
Plan Single Emp+1 Family Alliance Select 801.16 1,573.32 2,537.50 Blue Access 771.48 1,516.72 2,447.28 Delta Dental 34.88 N / A 89.
84 Vision (VSP) 12.70 N / A 12.70
3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
4. Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.
To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here.
But most of all, you will become here.