Common use of Interpreters Clause in Contracts

Interpreters. 1. Adjustments to higher salary levels for interpreters shall be made only upon the receipt of an official copy of the Educational Interpreter Certificate, which attests to the level of interpretive skills or demonstration of competencies as called for in the official job description. In the event qualified applicants cannot be found to fill an opening, persons approved by LESPA and the Board shall evaluate applicants’ general ability to interpret/translate sign to voice and voice to sign as required by the site where the vacancy exists. Salary adjustments will be made upon submission of an official copy of the Educational Interpreter Certificate or Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf Certificate or an assessment of ability as called for in the official job description. Movement to higher salary levels shall be permitted only at the beginning of each semester of the regular school year. Verification of previous work experience will be acknowledged in the initial placement on the salary schedule.