College ASL Interpreter - Accessibility & Student Support

South Texas College; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting/transliteration for classroom and related student services. The role supports Communication and Student Accessibility Services to assist Deaf and hard of hearing students across campus.

Responsibilities include preparing terminology, adapting to student preferences, and collaborating with staff. The ideal candidate has a BEI/RID certification path or equivalent, and prior college experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish, preferred.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets/transliterates into ASL for in-classroom and outside classroom activities as assigned.
• Adapts interpretation to the student’s preferred mode of communication.
• Prepares for interpreter assignments by reviewing terminology and content.
• Serves as a resource for information for students with disabilities and Deaf or hard of hearing students.
• Attends professional development training and staff meetings as required.
• Maintains knowledge of NAD and RID codes of conduct and FERPA/HIPAA compliance.
• Provides support services to students during Counseling and Student Accessibility Services activities.
• Travels across the college district as needed.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

South Texas College seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting/transliteration for classroom and related student services. The role supports Communication and Student Accessibility Services to assist Deaf and hard of hearing students across campus.

Responsibilities include preparing terminology, adapting to student preferences, and collaborating with staff. The ideal candidate has a BEI/RID certification path or equivalent, and prior college experience is preferred.