College Sign Language Interpreter & Transliterator

Wake Tech; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College seeks an interpreter/transliterator to support students in classrooms and college-approved settings. You will prepare materials, develop vocabulary, and provide classroom and on-call interpreting services.

As part of a team, you will substitute when needed, mentor junior interpreters, report hours monthly, and promote disability awareness while upholding professional standards and codes of conduct.

Qualifications

• Facilitates effective interactions between all Deaf and Hearing faculty, staff and students at Wake Technical Community College
• Possesses the ability to interpret/transliterate receptively and expressively in all settings in the college
• Ability to arrive on-time for assignments and maintain commitments to student meetings
• Follows the Code of Professional Conduct as written by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• Comprehensive knowledge of American Sign Language and deaf culture
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Demonstrated abilities and experiences working with a diverse population

Responsibilities

• Prepares appropriately for each instructional meeting by reviewing course materials and prepares technical vocabulary for classroom interpreting and development of professional skills
• Provides classroom and on-call interpreting/transliterating for conferences, ceremonies, and school events
• Works as a team interpreter in classrooms or meetings as requested
• Substitutes for other interpreters on an as-needed basis
• Promotes disability awareness and helps the school staff, faculty, and students develop positive attitudes toward disabilities
• Follows a schedule provided by the Coordinator for each semester
• Submits hours on an appropriate basis for payment monthly
• Mentors, trains, and provides feedback to less experienced interpreters regarding the enhancement of sign language interpreting skills as needed

Skills

Interpreting/Transliterating

Team interpreting

Punctual attendance

Mentoring others

Disability awareness

Education

Associate's degree with NCITLB/BEI/license or national certification

Tools

Sign language interpreting

Job description

Wake Technical Community College seeks an interpreter/transliterator to support students in classrooms and college-approved settings. You will prepare materials, develop vocabulary, and provide classroom and on-call interpreting services.

As part of a team, you will substitute when needed, mentor junior interpreters, report hours monthly, and promote disability awareness while upholding professional standards and codes of conduct.