Part Time Interpreter II

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College is seeking an ASL Interpreter to provide essential communication support and accessibility services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The role includes front-desk as a welcoming contact, coordinating interpreting services, and ensuring equitable access to college resources and services.

The interpreter will work with students in classrooms, labs, and testing or proctoring sessions, and may support academic advising and other student services.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Interpreter Training and one year of interpreting experience.
• Knowledge of deaf culture and the ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Experience or familiarity with interpreting in educational settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms, labs, and college-related activities.
• Assist with front desk inquiries and coordinate communication to ensure access to campus services.
• Develop specialized signs for technical terms and concepts as needed.
• Support faculty, staff, and students by explaining available interpreting services and scheduling sessions.
• Attend workshops to stay current with interpreting practices and campus accessibility standards.
• Educate campus community about the availability and purpose of interpreting services.
• Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to resolve issues related to interpretation needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Deaf culture

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree in Interpreter Training

Job description

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