Interpreter (Academic Year) #60009376
Salary
$42,081.00 - $71,562.00 Annually
Location
Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
183374
Agency
School for the Deaf and the Blind
Division
Interpreting Services
Opening Date
12/17/2025
Closing Date
9/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
To apply, please submit an application on-line.
Class Code:
CB60
Position Number:
60009376
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.
$42,081.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$56,781.00
Opening Date
12/17/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Provide direct interpreting both on site and virtually, in a variety of settings throughout the stste, using the modalities most accessible to comsumers involved while adhering to standards of professional conduct. Assist in all aspects of scheduling for the unit including, but not limited to: fielding service requests via phone and email; creating, confirming, modifying, and canceling service request; ensure all service request have required information, county tags, and service zones; rearranging assignments and service providers to maximize coverage. Update and maintain individual schedule and billing data for assigned service request; ensures service requests have all required information; add applicable mileage to service requests; add assignments to invoice regularly; communicates with scheduling team on the status of service requests.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelors Degree in interpreting, American Sign Language, Special Education, or related field and one (1) year interpreting experience or AA Degree in interpreting and three (3) years experience and at least one of the following: RID certification, EIPA score of 3.5 or greater, SLPI score pf Advance Plus or greater, or any other nationally recognized interpreter qualification.
Additional Comments
If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcript), and if applicable, licensures and/or certifications (e.i., nursing licensures, teacher licensures, bus driver certification).
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Interpreting, American Sign Language, Special Education or related field with one (1) year interpreting experience or Associates degree in Interpreting with three (3) years of experience?
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Are you RID certified, or do you have an EIPA score of 3.5 or greater, or SLPI score of Advance Plus or greater, or any other nationally recognized interpreting qualification?
Required Question
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency School for the Deaf and the Blind Address 355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29302
Phone 864-577-7525
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