Impactful Sign Language Interpreter (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

Waukesha County Technical College; Village of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Part-time, casual position (up to 20 h

Campus-based role with accessibility使命

Job summary

WCTC invites applications for part-time, casual Sign Language Interpreters to support the Student Accessibility Office on campus. Interpreters participate in classrooms, labs, shops, and events, providing real-time interpretation to Deaf and hearing students to foster inclusion.

Role emphasizes confidentiality, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with instructors to develop technical vocabulary and ensure accessibility standards are met.

Qualifications

• ASL linguistics and English proficiency required.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and accessibility laws.
• RID Code of Professional Conduct knowledge.
• Federal accessibility laws (ADA, Section 504).
• Accurate interpretation between ASL and English.
• Specialized vocabulary development for technical content.
• Real-time ethical decision-making in interpreting situations.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Independent work management with multiple assignments.
• Familiarity with technical college environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for students and staff in classrooms, labs, and campus events.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials and collaborating with instructors.
• Develop course-specific sign vocabulary with students for technical content.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries per RID.
• Communicate scheduling changes to the Student Accessibility Office timely.
• Engage in required professional development to maintain credentials.
• Stay current with Deaf and interpreting community best practices.

Skills

ASL linguistics

English proficiency

Deaf culture

RID Code of Conduct

ADA/Section 504 familiarity

Real-time interpretation

Confidentiality

Independent work management

Instructional settings familiarity

Education

Wisconsin Sign Language Interpreter License

Job description

WCTC invites applications for part-time, casual Sign Language Interpreters to support the Student Accessibility Office on campus. Interpreters participate in classrooms, labs, shops, and events, providing real-time interpretation to Deaf and hearing students to foster inclusion.

Role emphasizes confidentiality, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with instructors to develop technical vocabulary and ensure accessibility standards are met.