Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) RaterInterviewer
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Talladega, AL - USA
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Job Summary
POSITION: Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) Interviewer/Rater- Pool Position
LOCATION: Talladega AL
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND
The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds most comprehensive education rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf blind deafblind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858 AIDB serves more than 30000 infants toddlers children adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega 10 Regional Centers located in Birmingham Decatur Dothan Huntsville Mobile Montgomery Opelika Talladega Tuscaloosa and Tuscumbia with programs that range from early and senior intervention traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the states largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf.
ABOUT THE ROLE
At the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) our employees are our most valuable assets and resources. We share a deep compassion for leveling the playing field for all and our mission makes AIDB a uniquely rewarding place to work and serve statewide.
If you are an advanced ASL user with a sharp eye for linguistic analysis and a passion for community impact this role offers an opportunity to directly support the standards of communication that empower those we serve.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
As an SLPI Interviewer/Rater you will play a critical role in upholding this mission by ensuring high-quality accessible communication across our this role you will be responsible for directly interviewing and rating applicants and staff members according to the rigorous standards of the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI). Working both independently and cooperatively with the SLPI team you will analyze linguistic skills collaborate on final scores and write comprehensive reports that directly impact professional development and organizational excellence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years working with individuals who are Deaf or DeafBlind using American Sign Language (ASL).
Possess a sign language proficiency evaluation of ADVANCED PLUS upon employment.
- Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in related fields.
Minimum of 1 year teaching ASL or working with ASL students.
Already trained to be aSLPI Interviewer/Rater.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties
Candidate Assessment: Conduct live interviews with candidates and perform thorough video-recorded analyses to evaluate their sign language proficiency using the SLPI rating system.
Team Collaboration: Work closely and communicate effectively with the SLPI rating team and the SLPI Coordinator to align on scheduling review processes and finalized rating scores.
Deadline Management: Efficiently manage timelines to complete candidate ratings and submit final documentation to the SLPI Coordinator within established deadlines.
Skills & Qualifications
ASL Expertise: Possess thorough advanced knowledge and hands-on experience using American Sign Language (ASL).
Training & Certification: Must actively participate in and successfully pass the official SLPI Interviewer/Rater training program.
Upon offer of employment the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals qualifications and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
SALARY: PH-1 $33.85 per hour
Direct deposit required.
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