Staff ASL Interpreter - Campus

American School for the Deaf • W. Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Staff ASL Interpreter works in a variety of interpreting situations for the American School for the Deaf campus and reports to the ASD Campus Interpreting Manager. The role provides accurate and complete interpretation that conveys the content and spirit of the original message while accounting for cultural context and the demands of each situation. Services may be delivered in person or virtually. This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position in the ASD Interpreting Department. The interpreter may be required to work at the school’s camp location in Salisbury, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Interpreter certification through RID (CI, CT, CSC, or NIC Certified) or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level V.
• Maintain registration with the State of Connecticut Interpreter Registry.
• Demonstrate honest and ethical conduct.
• Ability to interpret complex concepts into the preferred language.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand the interpreter’s scope of practice.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced technology changes in the working environment.
• Flexibility to meet campus, administration, staff, and student communication needs.
• Ability to provide language services to a variety of populations.
• Ability to manage and communicate unanticipated changes throughout the day.
• Ability to provide services in person and virtually.
• Prompt response to scheduling changes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Mentorship experience and training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication access for the Deaf Community on campus using linguistic, cultural, and life experiences.
• Provide close-vision and/or tactile interpreting for DeafBlind community members.
• Follow confidentiality and ethical-conduct requirements, including the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct.
• Interpret a wide range of assignments, including medical, employment/workforce, state, educational, and legal settings.
• Support effective and equitable communication through in-person and virtual platforms.
• Manage set-up and communication flow to promote communicative autonomy.
• Facilitate communication across cultural differences and alert parties to significant cultural or linguistic disparities that may affect outcomes.
• Mentor individuals working toward ASL Interpreter Certification.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• May be required to work at the camp location in Salisbury, Connecticut.

Benefits

• Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees; not applicable to rehires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed