American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

BETA Systems International • San Antonio, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BETA Systems International seeks certified American Sign Language interpreters to provide educational interpreting services at the University of Texas at San Antonio. This contract supports Student Disability Services across UTSA's tri-campus system. You will interpret for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in academic courses, campus activities, and university events. Work includes both scheduled assignments and on-demand requests throughout the academic year.

Requirements

• Hold current, valid certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD), or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI).
• Provide proof of certification before assignment.
• Adhere to RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Possess reliable transportation and a valid Texas driver's license.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas).
• Access to reliable high-speed internet for virtual assignments.
• Professional-grade webcam and audio equipment for remote interpreting.

Nice To Haves

• Tactile interpreting for DeafBlind students (when qualified)

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation services for undergraduate and graduate-level courses, laboratory sessions and field experiences, campus meetings and conferences, athletic events and extracurricular activities, academic advisement sessions, and university ceremonies and special events.
• Perform educational interpreting for college-level content.
• Engage in team interpreting for complex or extended assignments.
• Provide oral interpreting and transliterating services.
• Offer tactile interpreting for DeafBlind students (when qualified).
• Act as a cultural mediator in educational contexts.
• Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
• Dress in business casual attire with solid colors that contrast with skin tone.
• Submit accurate timesheets and service documentation.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to the coordinator.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Benefits

• Contract position

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed