Part Time ASL Interpreter II

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Central Piedmont Community College seeks an ASL Interpreter to provide essential communication support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. You will assist at the front desk, coordinate interpreting services, and facilitate access to campus resources and services.

Responsibilities include providing interpretation during classes, testing, advising appointments, and other student support activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, inclusivity, and strong interpersonal skills to

Formación

• Associate degree in Interpreter Training from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of interpreting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provides interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classroom, labs, and any college-related business.
• Reviews course schedules, syllabi, and textbooks to develop a general understanding of the lecture to be interpreted.
• Develops specialized signs to communicate technical terms and concepts.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding the range and availability of interpreting services.
• Attends workshops and seminars to maintain awareness of innovations in field and improve skills.
• Provides information to faculty, staff, students, and the general public to educate them on the reasons and usefulness of services.
• Consults with supervisor and/or faculty in order to handle any problems or difficulties that arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Deaf culture

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Educación

Associate Degree in Interpreter Training

Descripción del empleo

The ASL Interpreter provides essential communication support and accessibility services to ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing students have equitable access to college resources and services. This position serves as a welcoming point of contact at the front desk, assisting students with general inquiries, coordinating communication, and facilitating access to campus services. Responsibilities may also include providing sign language interpretation during student testing and proctoring sessions, academic advising appointments, and other student support activities as needed. The ideal candidate is student-focused, professional, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes student success.

Performs a variety of standard to moderately complex tasks related to providing interpretation and tutorial services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

1. Provides interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom, labs, and any college- related business.
2. Reviews course schedules, syllabi, and textbooks to develop a general understanding of the lecture to be interpreted.
3. Develops specialized signs to communicate technical terms and concepts.
4. Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding the range and availability of interpreting services.
5. Attends workshops and seminars to maintain awareness of innovations in field and improve skills.
6. Provides information to faculty, staff, students, and the general public to educate them on the reasons and usefulness of services.
7. Consults with supervisor and/or faculty in order to handle any problems or difficulties that arise.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Interpreter Training and one year of interpreting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of deaf culture
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of classroom environment and academic subjects