Educational Sign Language Interpreter Specialist

Los Angeles Community College District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance andvision

Life insurance policy

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Los Angeles Community College District seeks a Sign Language Interpreter Specialist to provide interpretation, transliteration, and oral transliteration for Deaf and hard of hearing students across in-person and virtual classes.

The role requires knowledge of ASL and Signed English, plus the ability to assess student communication needs and coordinate with faculty to ensure accessibility and inclusion within a college setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent and two years of interpreter experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies with ASL/English Interpreting focus and one year of interpreter experience.
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from RID or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation, transliteration, or oral transliteration for Deaf or hard of hearing students in classes and activities.
• Convey the full meaning of speakers using ASL, Signed English, and/or oral transliteration.
• Assess and adapt communication methods to student needs and report observations to staff.

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience as interpreter

Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies (ASL/English Interpreting) or closely related field

NIC RID certification or equivalent

Job description

Los Angeles Community College District seeks a Sign Language Interpreter Specialist to provide interpretation, transliteration, and oral transliteration for Deaf and hard of hearing students across in-person and virtual classes.

The role requires knowledge of ASL and Signed English, plus the ability to assess student communication needs and coordinate with faculty to ensure accessibility and inclusion within a college setting.