Part-Time College Sign Language Interpreter

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Sick and Safe Leave

Retirement plans (403(b)/457(b))

Professional development

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County seeks a part-time Sign Language Interpreter to provide high-quality interpreting and transliterating services, supporting academic equity for students with disabilities. The interpreter will collaborate with the SAS Director, Coordinators, and the Student Development team to enhance student access and engagement.

This is an as-needed position across CCBC campuses with travel between Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Hunt Valley, Owings Mills, and Randallstown.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting; Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred.
• Two years’ experience in interpreting, preferably in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Certification in interpreting (CDI, NIC, BEI, CI/CT, NAD Level 3-5, etc.).
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Interpret/transliterate for academic courses ranging from basic to advanced levels.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials, syllabi, and speaking with faculty, speakers, and students.
• Collaborate with department staff, faculty, administrators, and students.
• Accept interpreting assignments at alternative locations as needed.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Director/Coordinator to review student evaluations and staff feedback.
• Assess students’ language and communication needs.
• Mentor fellow interpreters and interns.
• Maintain and enhance interpreting skills, specialized content knowledge, and interpersonal communication through professional development, training, and continuing education.

Skills

Interpreting

ASL proficiency

Professional conduct

Education

Associate’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Community College of Baltimore County seeks a part-time Sign Language Interpreter to provide high-quality interpreting and transliterating services, supporting academic equity for students with disabilities. The interpreter will collaborate with the SAS Director, Coordinators, and the Student Development team to enhance student access and engagement.

This is an as-needed position across CCBC campuses with travel between Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Hunt Valley, Owings Mills, and Randallstown.