Interpreter Differential. Nurses shall be eligible to receive an interpreter pay differential in accordance with Medical Center policy. To be eligible for this differential, an employee must consistently use interpreter skills on the job at least 15% of the employee’s working time and pass the qualifying language proficiency examination. Occasional interpreting during the normal course of work does not qualify for the interpreter differential. The amount of such differential shall be 7% of the nurse’s straight rate of pay.
Interpreter Differential. Employees who pass a Medical Terminology bi-lingual competency test that is approved by the Employer shall be eligible to receive an interpreter pay differential in accordance with Medical Center policy. To be eligible for this differential, an employee must consistently use interpreter skills on the job at least 15% of the employee’s working time and pass the qualifying language proficiency examination. Occasional interpreting during the normal course of work does not qualify the interpreter differential. The amount of such differential shall be 7% of the employee’s straight rate of pay.
Interpreter Differential. The district will provide a differential for employees, who are designated by the Superintendent or his/her designee, to serve as a district interpreter and/or translator. The person receiving the differential must demonstrate fluency by the written or oral language competency test administered through the TPS Title III Office. Individuals who have been approved and passed the fluency test for speaking (interpreting) will be paid $.50 per hour. Individuals who have been approved and passed the fluency test for writing (translating) will be paid $.50 per hour. The number of employees receiving the differential will be allocated on an as needed basis and the interpreter function must be included in the individual’s job description. [Revised August, 2015]
Interpreter Differential. The district will provide a differential for employees, who are designated by the Superintendent or his/her designee, to serve as a district interpreter and/or translator. The person receiving the differential must demonstrate fluency by the written or oral language competency test administered through the TPS Title Ill Office. Individuals who have been approved and passed the fluency test Level 1 for speaking (interpreting) will be paid $1.00 per hour. Individuals who have been approved and passed the fluency test Level 1 for Writing (translating) will be paid $1.00 per hour. Individuals who have been approved and passed the fluency test Level 2 for speaking (interpreting) will be paid $2.00 per hour. Individuals who have been approved and passed the fluency test Level 2 for writing (translating) will be paid $2.00 per hour. The number of employees receiving the differential will be allocated on an as needed basis and the interpreter function must be included in the individual's job description. [Revised August, 2015] [Revised April 2024]
Interpreter Differential. The district will provide a $0.50 differential for employees, who are designated by the Superintendent or his designee, to serve as a district interpreter. The person receiving the differential must be fluent in speaking and writing the required language. The differential will be allocated on an as needed basis and the interpreter function must be included in the individual’s job description.
