Remote ASL Interpreter — Higher Ed Accessibility Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after probation

Job summary

Northern VA Community College is seeking a Staff ASL Interpreter in Fairfax County to provide interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and hard of hearing students. The role contributes to planning and improvement of interpreting services and accessibility initiatives.

The position may telework after completing a state one-year probationary period. The interpreter collaborates with faculty, staff, and student services to promote accessible communication and student success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educational accommodations for Deaf/HH students in higher ed.
• Knowledge of disability laws incl. Rehabilitation Act and ADA.
• ASL fluency and deaf culture knowledge.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Convey messages and intent of speakers in ASL or transliterated form.
• Identify and resolve conflicts in meaning of terms or concepts.
• Schedule and monitor interpreting service requests for timely access.
• Participate in student orientation and accommodation implementation.

Skills

ASL fluency

Deaf culture knowledge

Ethics/confidentiality

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

VQAS Level III

RID NIC

Job description

Northern VA Community College is seeking a Staff ASL Interpreter in Fairfax County to provide interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and hard of hearing students. The role contributes to planning and improvement of interpreting services and accessibility initiatives.

The position may telework after completing a state one-year probationary period. The interpreter collaborates with faculty, staff, and student services to promote accessible communication and student success.