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Education and Accreditation Officer

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    Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters
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    Ref: #JOB-2422259
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    Thomas Mahon Building Deaf Village Ireland, Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, D07 W94H
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    40843.00 - 58836.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 26 Nov 2025
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    Closing On: 15 Dec 2025

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The Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters is currently seeking to recruit a full time permanent Education and Accreditation Officer based in the Dublin office, with hybrid working available.

The Register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters (RISLI) is an independent organisation, funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board (CIB). RISLI maintains the national professional register of Irish Sign Language Interpreters.

The registration system is referenced in the 2017 Irish Sign Language Act (referred to as an ‘accreditation scheme’).

The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030

The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030 is the Irish government’s plan to advance the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Irish Sign Language has been identified as a specific policy area that requires targeted action in the strategy. A key measure will be the recruitment of an Education and Accreditation officer. The officer will operate within the parameters set out in the strategy:

This officer will provide guidance on the “Pathway to Accreditation”, setting out the basic standard competency threshold for applicants to be placed on the RISLI register of accredited interpreters. This work will also establish the criteria for competency to facilitate any educational institutions who wish to commence Irish Sign Language interpreting courses with a view to increasing Irish Sign Language interpreter supply.

(National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, page 48)

Service Offer
This is a full-time, permanent position, subject to completion of a six-month probationary period.

Hybrid working is available. There is a requirement to attend the office in Deaf Village Ireland, Cabra, two days a week minimum and to be available for remote video-calls as necessary during the working day. Hybrid working arrangements are subject to review based on business needs.

Functions of RISLI

Establish and maintain a standards-based registration system for Irish Sign Language Interpreters to ensure protection primarily for the Deaf community and service providers.
Set the standards for the provision of Irish Sign Language interpreting that all public bodies require.
Support public bodies through access to a public register of interpreters.
Support professional Irish Sign Language interpreters to meet and maintain standards.
Promote social inclusion of Irish Sign Language users by supporting the use of registered interpreters including access to public bodies.
The Role

Responsible for the processes associated with the accreditation of qualifications, the assessment of non-standard qualifications, working with educational institutions seeking accreditation with RISLI and the continued professional development of Irish Sign Language interpreters. 

Reports to: Manager of RISLI

Salary scale

Salary scale: €40,843- €58,836 (including two long-service increments
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