Sign Language Interpreter

Georgia Department of Revenue; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 59.000 - 77.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is seeking a part-time Sign Language Interpreter for all campus locations. The role requires travel between campuses to meet operational needs and reports to the Director of Accessibility Services.

The interpreter will collaborate with students, instructors, and other interpreters to prepare for assignments, with duties varying by subject matter and campus location. An on-campus work environment is required and telework is not offered.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years related work experience.
• RID certification and/or college degree preferred.

Aufgaben

• Interpreting/transliterating in classrooms, meetings, and events for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Coordinate with students, instructors, and interpreters for assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Concise communication

Instruction following

ASL interpretation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Title

Sign Language Interpreter

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002254

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$50 - $65 / HOUR

Job Description

Sign Language Interpreter

Part Time

All Campuses Locations

Job Summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is seeking qualified applicants for the part time position of Sign Language Interpreter for all campus locations. This position will be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position reports to the Director of Accessibility Services. The Sign Language Interpreter will confer and plan with students, instructors, and other interpreters in preparation for assignments. Individual assignments may vary based on the specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of students or other consumers. Assignments may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides interpreting/transliterating in the classroom, for meetings, registration, testing, tutoring, counseling, etc., for deaf and hard-of-hearing students;
• Confers and plans with students, teachers, and other interpreters in preparation for assignments;
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
• Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
• Ability to interpret and translate basic skills

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent *and* two (2) years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the ability to interpret and translate college-level classes, communicate in a concise and effective manner, understand and follow instructors precisely, and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will also be RID certified, possess a signed Communication Proficiency Interview Letter, an Associate’s degree, and have previous experience in ASL interpreting in a secondary or post-secondary school system. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural student population, possesses excellent organizational skills and will adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct policy.

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed on the Driving Range and Road systems. The employee will be exposed to hot and cold temperatures. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for extended periods.

Salary

$50.00 - $65.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

Equal Opportunity Employer

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I Room 105, 706-516-5184, [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent *and* Two (2) years related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.