Interpreter (ASL)

Mt. San Antonio College • Walnut, CA

72d

About The Position

The Interpreter (ASL) position at Mt. San Antonio College is a temporary, at-will role that provides American Sign Language to English and voice-to-sign interpreting services for students who are D/deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. The interpreter will work under the supervision of the Director of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Center, performing a variety of interpreting assignments including classroom lectures, seminars, counseling appointments, and special events. The role requires proficiency in both English-to-ASL and ASL-to-English interpretation, as well as the ability to convey complex concepts and maintain confidentiality. The position is open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements

• Hold current certificate/certification (CI or CT, NAD {levels 4-5}, CDI, NIC {Certified, Advanced, or Master}, Texas BEI) or EIPA (secondary with qualifying score).
• Intent to fulfill an Interpreter certification (CDI, NIC, Texas BEI) or EIPA (secondary with qualifying score).
• Have thorough knowledge of, ability to apply, and willingness to abide by the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years of interpreting experience in higher education or equivalent content in secondary educational settings.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in American Sign Language, interpreting, education, social work, or a related field.
• Successful completion of an Interpreter Training Program or Interpreter Preparation Program.
• 3,200 hours professional ASL interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret proficiently in both English-to-ASL and ASL-to-English while accurately conveying the meaning, intent, and spirit of participants.
• Rapidly process visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, specialized vocabulary, and unexpected information to ensure student comprehension and inclusion.
• Analyze situations accurately, evaluating alternatives, and adopting effective courses of action.
• Interpret, apply, and explain campus policies and procedures and reach sound decisions in areas applicable to the work.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential student issues and situations.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively; orally, via ASL, and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
• Be familiar with and willing to use Microsoft Office Suite for emails and other workplace functions as needed.
• Submit timesheets with accuracy and timeliness.

Benefits

• Temporary employment does not include eligibility for the College's Health and Welfare plan or fringe benefit plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services