EIPA Rater- REMOTE

SCHEDULE: Part-time. 15-20 hours/week.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Successfully internalizes evaluation training and measurement manual.

• Evaluates receptive and/or expressive performance of test-taker candidates from across the United States and Canada.

• Provides applicable feedback on educational interpreting skills for test-taker candidates.

• Is able to put aside personal biases and apply measurement guide according to rubric requirements.

• Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the evaluation program.

• Works collaboratively with a diverse team of evaluators to conduct evaluations under the leadership of EIPA Coaches.

• Attends mandatory monthly evaluation team meetings.

• Maintains a confidential private work environment without distractions to ensure the focus required for valid team rating.

• Performs other duties and attends designated meetings assigned which may include but not limited to supporting workshops preparing materials for research/presentations participating in research development of materials for stakeholders participating in researcher validity testing requests etc.

• Follow ethical guidelines and ensure confidentiality in all review activities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive understanding of language variations cultural contexts and translation between ASL and English.

• Demonstrate skills and techniques for analysis and transfer of message meanings to render effective translations and interpretations whether consecutively or simultaneously.

• Ability to critically judge and assess the skills and techniques for effective translations and interpretations.

• Ability to analyze and apply knowledge of discourse settings and structures.

• Knowledge of computer technology and virtual meeting platforms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in interpreting deaf education linguistics or related field required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a teacher administrator instructor professor and/or interpreter in a field related to deaf education ASL Linguistics or educational interpreting required.

• Relevant certification or license (i.e. EIPA 4.0 or above NIC D/HH Endorsement etc.) required.

• Must be fluent in English and American Sign Language at an advanced level of proficiency required.

• Experience in the application and evaluation of ASL linguistics required.

• Access to a private high speed internet connection required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree strongly preferred.

• ASL Instructor preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop monitor keyboard and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process contact us at 1-.