Hourly Sign Language Interpreter (Hourly Interpreter) Reposted

California State University System • Chico, CA

81d • $17 - $176

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Hourly Interpreter provides ASL interpreting services to facilitate communication most often in a classroom or related instructional settings and activities for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. 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 the students or other consumers. More difficult tasks may involve interpreting technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary, which require using specialized signs, accommodating consumer request for varied language preferences, and interpreting fast spoken material. Specific complexity and skill factors include type of interpreting or communication system needed, difficulty or unique nature of the subject matter and vocabulary, speed of interpreting required, and number of deaf or hard-of-hearing consumers served simultaneously.

Requirements

• Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience.
• Graduation from an interpreter training program.
• Relevant documented interpreting experience.
• Acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a postsecondary educational institution.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NRID).
• Certification from Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Completion of a sign language interpreter training program.
• Experience with American Sign Language interpreting at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpreting services in classroom and instructional settings.
• Facilitate communication for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
• Interpret technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary.
• Accommodate consumer requests for varied language preferences.
• Interpret fast spoken material as required.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Health insurance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees