Sign Language Interpreter
About The Position
Serve deaf/hard of hearing students, faculty, and staff using American Sign Language or other manual sign systems in classrooms, during films, counseling and tutoring sessions, school-related meetings, activities, community events, and as needed for urgent situations. Provide highly effective sign language interpretation and transliteration services to meet the individual communication access needs for deaf/hard of hearing students, faculty, staff, and community members. Adhere to the interpreting Code of Professional Conduct. Complete appropriate level of preparatory work before interpreting assignments to ensure familiarity with concepts and terminology relevant to the assignment. Assess individual communication skills in speech, including lip-reading, signs, and fingerspelling, to utilize the most preferred mode of communication with each individual. Interpret language both receptively and expressively. Observe any specific challenges or problems encountered with deaf/hard of hearing individuals and relay information to Access Services leadership. Remain aware of new developments and techniques in the interpretation field, attend workshops and conferences, and review current literature and technology. Provide a range of administrative support to Access Services when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s of science degree in Interpreter Training, or associate’s degree in Interpreter Training or related field preferred.
- Six months of post-secondary interpreting experience required.
- Demonstrate ability to convert bilingual language (English and ASL) effectively
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf : National Interpreter Certification (NIC)/Certified Deaf Interpreter and Board of Evaluation Interpreter (BEI) BEI Advanced or higher
Responsibilities
- Provide highly effective sign language interpretation and transliteration services to meet the individual communication access needs for deaf/hard of hearing students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Adhere to the interpreting Code of Professional Conduct.
- Complete appropriate level of preparatory work before interpreting assignments to ensure familiarity with concepts and terminology relevant to the assignment.
- Assess individual communication skills in speech, including lip-reading, signs, and fingerspelling, to utilize the most preferred mode of communication with each individual.
- Interpret language both receptively and expressively.
- Observe any specific challenges or problems encountered with deaf/hard of hearing individuals and relay information to Access Services leadership.
- Remain aware of new developments and techniques in the interpretation field, attend workshops and conferences, and review current literature and technology.
- Provide a range of administrative support to Access Services when needed.
Benefits
- Tuition discount for JCCC courses
- More flexibility on scheduling
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
