Interpreter I, Sign Language

Houston Community College

87d

About The Position

Primary responsibility is to provide direct interpretation and to perform those duties that will aid in the provision of the highest quality of interpreting/transliterating services. The duties include but are not limited to assignment preparation, consumer relations, and professional development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree preferred
• 2 years experience preferably in a college or university setting required
• Valid Texas Driver License
• Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreter (BEI) Level I, Level II, Basic
• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Texas BEI/RID Code of Professional Conduct and Deaf Culture

Responsibilities

• Interpret/transliterate basic to higher level academic classes, lectures, student activity events, and other special events as needed, where receptive interpreting would be required.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing notes and course outline, previewing required texts and course materials, and speaking with faculty, speaker, and/or students.
• Work collaboratively with department staff, faculty, college staff, students, and administrators.
• Meet regularly with the Supervisor of Interpreting Services to review evaluations from consumers and from supervisor observations for development activities.
• Assess language or communication modes of the consumers served.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development by upgrading interpreting skills, developing specialized content expertise, and enhancing interpersonal communication skills through participation in continuing education, in-service training, and related educational opportunities.
• May travel to alternative sites for interpreting assignments as needed.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED