EIPA Rater - Part-Time

• Conducts diagnostic rating services according to standards.
• Completes an extensive weekly training regimen consisting of mandatory training sessions with the rater reliability coach and self-directed training assignments.
• Assists with diagnostic reports for EIPA.
• Continues professional development in the field of ASL linguistics and educational interpreter practices.
• Responds to interpreter and Local Test Administrator questions and concerns.
• Attends mandatory rater reliability meetings.
• Communicates regularly and consistently with the Rating Coach or other administrators to meet rating scheduling availability deadlines as well as absences, in advance.
• Maintains a confidential, private work environment without distractions to ensure the focus required for valid team rating.
• Contributes to a professional environment during rating sessions by staying focused on the rating work to ensure validity and completion of testing within the allotted time.
• Performs other duties and attends designated meetings as assigned, which may include, but not limited to supporting workshops and/or supporting the development of distance educational materials and complying with researcher validity testing requests, etc.

• Ability to use American Sign Language at an advanced level of proficiency.
• Knowledge of ASL linguistics (i.e., phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, iconicity)
• Understand language variations in terms of their cultural contexts and translation between ASL and English
• Apply linguistic science to compare, identify parts and relationships of a signed message and spoken English (hearing evaluators only)
• 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
• Ability to assess voice-to-sign or sign-to-voice performances as appropriate in teams of 2-3 raters
• Ability to work well as an active, contributing team member of a department and the EIPA team, as well as ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with the rating team during the evaluation process, and communicate observations, and discuss team members evaluation differences.

• Bachelor's degree in interpreting, deaf education, linguistics, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience interpreting or working with interpreters required.
• Accesses to a computer, webcam, and a private high speed internet connection required.
• Boys Town's Enterprise Management app (ex: Workday) to be installed on mobile phone to record hours worked required.

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Certified Interpreter (RID, CID, etc.) preferred.
• ASL Instructor preferred.

Diversity 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 inclusion 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 Town's 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 1-877-639-6003.