Interpreter (Part-time)

Collin College•Plano, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide clear and accurate interpreting/translating services for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in all college-related activities, classes, programs, and events.

Requirements

Current Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification, or current national equivalent certification required.
Knowledge of Code of Professional Conduct
Knowledge of deaf culture
Knowledge of the proper use of an interpreter
Fluency in spoken English
Interpersonal skills
Customer service skills
Computer and applicable software skills
Strong organizational skills
Self-motivated with a passion for the interpreting profession
Ability to interpret and sign American Sign Language
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to attend workshops on a variety of interpreting topics
Ability to research, apply for and attend continuing education classes
Minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Interpreting classes (Interpreter Trainee Requirements)
Awareness of Interpreter Professional Code of Conduct (Interpreter Trainee Requirements)

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an interpreter in a college, university setting, or Deaf Service Agency is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Certified Interpreters will interpret for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in classroom settings and at college-related activities.
Utilize several modes of communication including ASL, Signed English, Contact Variety English Contact Variety ASL, and/or Oral methods.
Follow the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Texas Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Code of Ethics.
Discuss with the student their preferred/appropriate seating arrangements.
Use the interpreter coordinator as a resource to help with problem-solving as necessary.
Report schedule changes, appropriateness of skill level for a particular class, faculty cooperation, course content or style, and feedback about student's use of Interpreter to the Interpreter Coordinator.
Adhere to the college and department policies and procedures.
Perform Interpreter skill-building activities to continually improve/enhance current knowledge and skills related to interpreting.
Attend and participate in annual in-service training sessions and workshops.
Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Ensure student and class information is secured on a daily basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.