Sign language Interpreter, Part-Time

Delta Alpha Pi-Gamma Omicron Chapter; Montreal; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking part-time Sign Language Interpreters to facilitate communication access for students in courses and University activities.

Responsibilities include interpreting, collaborating with a second interpreter, troubleshooting issues, and upholding NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and disability laws in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience: three years of professional interpreting experience.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and various sign language systems.
• Familiarity with NAD-RID’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/transliterating services for courses and activities.
• Work with a second interpreter to balance duties and reduce fatigue.
• Troubleshoot classroom issues and notify the coordinator promptly.
• Uphold professional conduct and applicable disability laws.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Deaf culture knowledge

Active listening

Academic vocabulary

Professional boundaries

NAD-RID Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Student Disability Services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is accepting applications for part-time Sign Language Interpreters. This is an hourly position on an as-needed basis.

The Position

Under the general guidance of the Coordinator for Interpreting and Speech-to-Text Services in Student Disability Services, this position facilitates communication access through sign language interpretation for students to ensure equal access to programs and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/transliterating services for individuals with disabilities in courses provided by the University as well as University-sponsored activities; Prepare for assignments.
• Work as team with second interpreter, when required, alternating interpreting duties to reduce mental/physical fatigue and provide feedback, correction, and support while on assignment.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise in the classroom and notify the Coordinator of issues as soon as possible.
• Must use independent judgment to ensure access and resolve problems in the moment.
• Adhere to the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) – Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state mandates regarding accommodations of students with disabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Three years of professional interpreting experience.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and the process of interpretation; Ability to utilize a variety of sign language systems in order to interpret voice to sign and sign to voice in an academic setting; Demonstrated knowledge of NAD-RID’s Code of Professional Conduct.
• Excellent listening skills and demonstrated ability to identify essential components of orally presented information.
• Knowledge of academic vocabulary.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with all constituents with SDS including faculty, staff, patrons, and students.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule based on the needs of the students.
• Ability to work comfortably in an academic setting with various populations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Certification: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or other nationally recognized certification.

Salary

The salary for this position is based on a recently updated compensation plan. It is commensurate with experience and other qualifications.