ASL Interpreter Coordinator for Education Programs

Imperial Valley College; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Professional Expert - Interpreter Coordinator to coordinate interpreter services for the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS). The role includes matching students with interpreters, arranging captioning, and maintaining records of services and attendance.

Responsibilities include scheduling observations, processing interpreter timesheets, and providing ASL interpreting in classrooms and at events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, sign language or related field with three years of ASL interpreting experience in a post-secondary setting.
• Completion of Interpreter Training Program certification from an accredited institution.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National Interpreter Certification or California State certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides input on matching students with interpreters based on needs and preferences; arranges for captioning services; rearranges interpreter assignments and calls in outside resources when required to meet service needs.
• Enters and maintains data on D/HH students and their needs; records and tracks student no-shows for arranged interpreting services; prepares warning and termination of service letters to students who have exceeded no-show guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, sign language or related field

Completion of Interpreter Training Program certification

Possession of, or ability to obtain, NIC or California State recognized certification

Three years of ASL interpreting experience in post-secondary education

Job description

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Professional Expert - Interpreter Coordinator to coordinate interpreter services for the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS). The role includes matching students with interpreters, arranging captioning, and maintaining records of services and attendance.

Responsibilities include scheduling observations, processing interpreter timesheets, and providing ASL interpreting in classrooms and at events.