Campus Sign Language Interpreter - Flexible Schedule

Waukesha County Technical College; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Wisconsin seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms, labs, and campus events. The role emphasizes accessibility, confidentiality, and collaboration with instructors to ensure comprehension.

Interpreters develop sign vocabulary for technical content, participate in professional development, and advocate for student rights.

Qualifications

• ASL linguistics and English proficiency required.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, accessibility laws, and auxiliary aids.
• RID Code of Professional Conduct and ethical standards.
• Federal accessibility laws (ADA, Section 504).
• Accurate interpretation between ASL and English.
• Specialized vocabulary development for technical content.
• Real-time ethical decision-making in interpreting situations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for students and staff in classrooms, labs, shops, and events.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials and collaborating with instructors.
• Develop course-specific sign vocabulary to support technical content.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries per RID Code of Conduct.
• Make ethical decisions related to interpreting in classroom dynamics.
• Advocate for student rights within the interpreter role.
• Communicate scheduling changes or absences to the office promptly.
• Engage in required professional development to maintain credentials.
• Engage with Deaf and interpreting communities to stay current with best practices.

Skills

ASL linguistics

Deaf culture

RID Code of Conduct

ADA laws

Real-time ethics

Technical vocabulary

English proficiency

Job description

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Wisconsin seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms, labs, and campus events. The role emphasizes accessibility, confidentiality, and collaboration with instructors to ensure comprehension.

Interpreters develop sign vocabulary for technical content, participate in professional development, and advocate for student rights.