Direct Wage- ASL Interpreter

South Texas College; Trevino Colonia (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Texas College seeks an American Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting and transliteration services for deaf and hard of hearing students. The role covers in-classroom and supportive services within Counseling and Student Accessibility Services.

The interpreter will adapt to student communication preferences, prepare terminology beforehand, and participate in professional development to uphold NAD, RID, and FERPA/HIPAA standards while supporting campus activities and outreach.

Formación

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least three years of sign language interpreting experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Interprets/transliterates in ASL for classroom and related activities as assigned.
• Adapts communication modes to student needs and contexts.
• Prepares for assignments by reviewing terminology and content.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Educación

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

General Statement of Job

The American Sign Language Interpreter provides interpreting/transliteration of spoken language using American Sign Language (ASL), and vice-versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Typically provides in-classroom, outside classroom interpreting, and other student support services for all students requesting services from Counseling and Student Accessibility Services.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Interprets/transliterates into American Sign Language (ASL) all in classroom and outside classroom activities as assigned by the supervisor or other department staff.
• Interprets/transliterates using the mode of communication preferred by the student and adapts or modifies methods of communication as needed.
• Prepares for interpreter assignments by reviewing specific terminology and content related to assigned material.
• Serves as a resource for information for students with disabilities and deaf or hard of hearing students.
• Attends appropriate professional development training and staff meetings as requested by the supervisor.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to the College's programs, policies, procedures and academic standards, National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations including FERPA and HIPPA.
• Provides support services to all students under Counseling and Student Accessibility Services, as needed.
• Assists with all students and prospective students with registration process, orientation, outreach, recruitment, campus tours, special projects, and presentations for students within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, as assigned by the supervisor.
• To facilitate communication between hearing and Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and compliance of and implement the Texas State Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID) code of ethics.
• Prepares reports as requested by the supervisor and/or director.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least three (3) years of sign language interpreting experience preferred.
• Experience in a higher education institution, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Knowledgeable of the psycho social, linguistic, and cultural aspects of deafness as related to various groups.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish, preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from groups of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.