Hourly Interpreter (Hourly I/R/C)

California State University•Fresno, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, an interpreter provides interpreting services to facilitate communication of standard complexity, most often in a classroom or related instructional settings and activities. Assignments may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. Individual assignments may vary, based on the specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of students or other consumers. More difficult tasks may involve interpreting technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary, which require using specialized signs, accommodating consumer requests for varied language preferences, and interpreting fast spoken material.

Requirements

Process of interpretation, ASL and/or an English sign system as required by the students / faculty for the assignment
Methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional conduct
Vocabulary used in the courses to which the Interpreter is assigned
Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture
Hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or other sign system, in order to interpret effectively
Produce an English interpretation at a speed required by the assignment, e.g., classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meeting work with students from diverse backgrounds
Graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience
Broad acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a postsecondary educational institution

Responsibilities

Provide interpreting services to facilitate communication of standard complexity, most often in a classroom or related instructional settings and activities.
Interpret technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary.
Use specialized signs.
Accommodate consumer requests for varied language preferences.
Interpret fast spoken material.