Certified Sign Language Interpreter

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework Eligible

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking a Certified Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf and hard of hearing students and campus events. The role interprets for academic courses (credit and continuing education), campus activities, and other assignments with flexible day/evening hours and possible weekends.

Interpreters may work face-to-face or remotely as needed. Required are a Bachelor's Degree, an RID/NAD/BEI certification, and two years of professional interpreting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Interpreting certification from RID/NAD/BEI.
• Two years of professional interpreting experience.
• RID membership and adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals using ASL or related systems.
• Interpret face-to-face or remote for classes, meetings, tutoring, and events as needed.
• Provide interpreting services during online or hybrid schedules when College closures occur.
• Review textbooks or materials to aid in preparation.
• Interpret for co-curricular activities and College events on and off campus.
• Support enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL

Interpreting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Requisition Number

AS1010P

Job Title

Certified Sign Language Interpreter

Pay Rate

$45.35 - $64.74 hourly

Position Type

Part-time Variable Schedule

Position Summary

This position facilitates communication with Deaf and hard of hearing students and visitors on campus. The Certified Sign Language Interpreter interprets for academic courses (both credit and Continuing Education), campus activities/events, and miscellaneous assignments for the College, using varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace. This position requires a flexible schedule and may include both day and evening hours or weekend hours. Hours will vary each semester depending on the College's interpreting needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Perform high level, complex, and technical interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals using American Sign Language or another sign language-based system such as Signed English, Transliteration, or Visual Gestural Communication.
• 2. Interpret, face-to-face or remotely, for various classes, meetings, tutoring sessions, emergency situations, advising appointments, student/faculty conferences, and intake service meetings, as needed.
• 3. Provide assigned interpreting services as needed during College closures when classes or meetings continue online.
• 4. Review and read textbooks or related course or meeting materials to aid in preparation.
• 5. Interpret, face-to-face or remotely, for co-curricular activities and other College-sponsored events, both on and off campus.
• 6. Support various enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives of the College.
• 7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's Degree
• 2. Interpreting certification granted by a national certifying board (RID, NAD, BEI)
• 3. Two (2) years of professional interpreting experience
• 4. Membership with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and experience implementing the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct

Desired Qualifications

• 1. Completion of a post-secondary degree program in Interpreter Preparation/Training
• 2. Interpreting experience at the post-secondary education level
• 3. Three (3) years of professional interpreting experience

Work Schedule

Variable hours, may include evenings and weekends

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Telework Eligible?

Yes

Essential Personnel?

No

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging for students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.