Sign Language Interpreter

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Sign Language Interpreter will provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for classroom, laboratory, academic related and other University of Texas at Arlington activities as assigned. All activities shall promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. Maintain an interpreting/transliterating schedule for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students who are registered with the SAR Center, interact with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal communication access for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and provide related resources for faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Sign language interpreter certification with five (5) years general interpreting experience.
• Understanding and strict compliance with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf/National Interpreter Certification/Board of Evaluation of Interpreters Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or graduation from Interpreter Training Program.
• Two (2) years continuous post-secondary interpreter experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting /transliterating services and maintain a regular schedule of interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students registered with the SAR Center.
• Accept regular or substitute interpreting assignments for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as necessary.
• Assist Deaf/Hard of Hearing Coordinator with scheduling and dispatching interpreter assignments.
• Assist SAR Center in creating an atmosphere of cordiality and service for staff and program through communicating effectively in person, by email, and in online/virtual platforms.
• Attend and participate in interpreter-related conferences, meetings, in-service training, and workshops on and off campus.
• Participate in Deaf/Hard of Hearing related outreach activities and when possible, in activities within the SAR Center and the Division of Student Affairs.
• Provide information and referral to SAR Center for students requesting services and accommodations and provide basic coverage of unit when needed and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees