ASL Sign Language Interpreter - PT (Evenings & Weekends)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a part-time Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between staff, faculty and deaf or hard-of-hearing students across CCC campuses during the semester, including evenings and weekends as needed.

The role requires IL licensure and RID ethics, with at least two years of post-secondary interpreting experience. Interpreting in classrooms, meetings and campus events is essential, along with confidentiality and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission per the Illinois Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007.
• Must be able and willing to provide interpreting services at all City Colleges of Chicago campuses and satellite locations.
• Appropriate certifications and licensure through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
• Intermediate level license minimum, and Advanced or Master level preferred.
• Two years of interpreting experience in post-secondary education required.
• Adheres to the RID Code of Ethics for Sign Language Interpreters and standards set forth in the Illinois Licensure Act of 2007.
• Must maintain professional competence by attending and completing approved workshops and continuing education; renewal by December 31 each year.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to interpret and transliterate proficiently in ASL
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to perform the physical functions of signing for full classroom sessions
• Ability to work effectively with others in an educational setting

Responsibilities

• Provides sign-language interpreting/transliteration in classrooms, meetings, tutoring, testing, campus events and special assignments.
• Creates and provides training to faculty, staff and students that supports institutional goals for quality assurance for students receiving interpreter services.
• Translates thought, intent and spirit of conversations between deaf and hearing individuals in various settings.
• Interprets both receptively and expressively.
• Utilizes sign vocabulary adequate for academic/technical subjects.
• Maintains professional and ethical standards including privacy of students.
• Educates faculty and staff about disability policies and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

Active listening

Cultural competence

Education

Illinois Interpreter Licensure

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a part-time Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between staff, faculty and deaf or hard-of-hearing students across CCC campuses during the semester, including evenings and weekends as needed.

The role requires IL licensure and RID ethics, with at least two years of post-secondary interpreting experience. Interpreting in classrooms, meetings and campus events is essential, along with confidentiality and strong communication skills.