Sign Language Interpreter
About The Position
Interpreter services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students registered for services through Student Disability Services and enrolled as an undergraduate/graduate student at Texas Tech University. Performs other assigned duties and responsible for supporting the programs and services provided by Student Disability Services, work schedule may vary to accommodate day and evening courses. Work is performed under direction and performance is evaluated on accomplishments of assigned tasks, job performance and dependability. Interprets in a wide variety of class topics by accurately deciding on the language mode to use with students; possesses the ability to decipher without bias the speaker’s intent, vocabulary, affect/tone, register, rate and style of the source language, and can simultaneously decide how to accurately represent these aspects in the target language. Communicates using American Sign Language or appropriately matches the signing style and preferences of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student enrolled with the university. The signed language can range between signed English to ASL and/or a combination thereof. Provides expressive and receptive interpretation or transliteration of the classroom, laboratory, and other relevant situations. Prepares for class by reading notes or slides in advance, and by bringing/wearing required materials )lab coat, goggles, etc. Works towards a comprehensive environment that removes barriers and prevents discrimination towards students who use sign language as well as enhances community awareness and sensitivity through training and cultural mediation. Participates in staff development and continuously seeks education to enhance interpreting knowledge, skills, abilities as well as ethical standards. Ability to effectively work in interpreting teams towards a common goal of access to the information through clear communication with others. Respectfully and professionally give and receive feedback to support the accuracy of the message. Demonstrates a commitment to Texas Tech’s University’s and Student Disability Services missions, vision and values. Ability to work in a fast-paced, varied environment. Texas Board for Interpreter certification or RID level of Basic, Advanced, or Master; or be able to obtain Basic level certification within one year of hire, or show progressive improvement towards certification. Ability to interpret language at various levels of difficulty with knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Fluent use of American Sign Language spoken to sign and sign to spoken.
Requirements
- Texas Board for Interpreter certification or RID level of Basic, Advanced, or Master; or be able to obtain Basic level certification within one year of hire, or show progressive improvement towards certification.
- Ability to interpret language at various levels of difficulty with knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
- Fluent use of American Sign Language spoken to sign and sign to spoken.
Responsibilities
- Interprets in a wide variety of class topics by accurately deciding on the language mode to use with students.
- Deciphers without bias the speaker’s intent, vocabulary, affect/tone, register, rate and style of the source language, and simultaneously represents these aspects in the target language.
- Communicates using American Sign Language or appropriately matches the signing style and preferences of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student.
- Provides expressive and receptive interpretation or transliteration of the classroom, laboratory, and other relevant situations.
- Prepares for class by reading notes or slides in advance, and by bringing/wearing required materials.
- Works towards a comprehensive environment that removes barriers and prevents discrimination towards students who use sign language.
- Enhances community awareness and sensitivity through training and cultural mediation.
- Participates in staff development and continuously seeks education to enhance interpreting knowledge, skills, abilities as well as ethical standards.
- Effectively works in interpreting teams towards a common goal of access to the information through clear communication with others.
- Respectfully and professionally gives and receives feedback to support the accuracy of the message.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Texas Tech’s University’s and Student Disability Services missions, vision and values.
- Works in a fast-paced, varied environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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