Sign Language Interpreter at Vänerskolan in Vänersborg

Do you want to help create the best conditions for equal education? We at the Swedish Agency for Special Needs Education (SPSM) work to ensure that all children, students, and adult learners with disabilities reach their educational goals. We operate our own special schools in various locations throughout Sweden. We also provide support to preschools and schools across the country to jointly create learning environments that are developmental and accessible. Additionally, we distribute government grants and develop educational materials. We hope that you, with your background and competence, can contribute to increasing our diversity. You can read more about what we offer at www.spsm.se/ledigajobb The Special Schools division currently comprises over 650 employees. The division encompasses the agency's entire regional and national special schools—ten in total from Umeå to Lund. In addition to the schools, the division includes a school operations unit, a quality and administrative unit, management support, and a central student health unit. The school operations unit is responsible for coordinating support staff for our special schools and sign language interpreting, and currently has approximately 12 employees. Other divisions within SPSM also receive support for sign language interpreting. Since the agency operates in large parts of the country, we use digital platforms for work and meetings conducted remotely. • Are you a sign language interpreter with high competence? • Are you a practitioner with theoretical grounding? • Are you confident in your professional role? We are now seeking an additional sign language interpreter to be placed at Vänerskolan in Vänersborg. Vänerskolan is a bilingual special school in a sign language environment where sign language is the common language among both students and staff. You will be part of Vänerskolan's and SPSM's interpreter team, collectively contributing to the development of interpretation services. You will work closely with our current internal interpreter at Vänerskolan, Linda, and you will receive support from Linda and our other interpreters to quickly become familiar with the special schools' mission. Our mission is to provide deaf students and students with hearing loss with education equivalent to that provided in primary school/adapted primary school, according to the special school curriculum. Vänerskolan has approximately 65 students and is a multicultural school with students from various countries and cultures. We communicate in Swedish Sign Language as well as spoken and written Swedish. 1 position(s). JOB DUTIES As a sign language interpreter for Vänerskolan's operations, your work includes interpretation for both students and staff in various situations. For students, this may include lessons, development meetings, study visits, and cultural events. Interpretation also occurs during breaks, in after-school activities, in student council work, and during shared activities. For staff, this may involve teaching, meetings, conferences, and professional development. Information to students and staff on how to use an interpreter is also included. Some administrative work may also occur. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who has: Education • The prescribed interpreter and translator education from the Institute for Interpreters and Translators with a passing grade. Work Experience • At least 2 years of recent experience working as a sign language interpreter. • Experience as a deafblind interpreter. Meritorious qualifications include: • Authorized by Kammarkollegiet • Further education within the interpretation field • Experience interpreting in school-related situations and in situations with children and young people • Experience with pedagogical language use • Experience with formal language use • Experience with remote interpretation via digital platforms such as Zoom • Experience with administrative support systems and other digital tools Personal Qualities We wish for you to be confident in your professional role and to claim your place respectfully. We also place great importance on you being service-oriented, attentive to the organization's needs, and initiative-taking with a solution-focused approach. You can maintain a calm demeanor even in stressful situations and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. Employment Form: Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent, start date: According to agreement. A 6-month probationary period applies. A criminal record excerpt must be presented for verification prior to employment. In the event of a societal crisis, you may be directed to work across the agency's divisions based on your placement location. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We decline any offers of advertising and recruitment assistance at this time.

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