Sign Language Interpreter - Campus Events

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) seeks a skilled sign language interpreter to support campus events, instructional classes and related activities, using ASL, Signed English, or other sign systems. Under general supervision, the interpreter delivers high-quality, accurate interpretation within professional standards and decides the most effective methods for each assignment.

The role requires collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and campus partners, with a

Qualifications

• Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required.
• Ability to interpret and transliterate between ASL, spoken English and sign systems at a speed required by the assignment.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.
• Working knowledge of the RID code of professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for campus events, instructional classes or related instructional settings.
• Deliver high quality, accurate interpretation within the framework of professional standards.
• Make independent decisions at the time of interpretation about the most effective methods to use for the delivery of interpreting services.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting skills

RID standards

Diversity & teamwork

Communication with Deaf/HOH

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) seeks a skilled sign language interpreter to support campus events, instructional classes and related activities, using ASL, Signed English, or other sign systems. Under general supervision, the interpreter delivers high-quality, accurate interpretation within professional standards and decides the most effective methods for each assignment.

The role requires collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and campus partners, with a