Sign Language Interpreter - Casual

Waukesha County Technical College; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Wisconsin seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in classrooms, labs, and campus events. The role emphasizes accessibility, confidentiality, and collaboration with instructors to ensure comprehension.

Interpreters develop sign vocabulary for technical content, participate in professional development, and advocate for student rights.

Qualifications

• ASL linguistics and English proficiency required.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, accessibility laws, and auxiliary aids.
• RID Code of Professional Conduct and ethical standards.
• Federal accessibility laws (ADA, Section 504).
• Accurate interpretation between ASL and English.
• Specialized vocabulary development for technical content.
• Real-time ethical decision-making in interpreting situations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for students and staff in classrooms, labs, shops, and events.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials and collaborating with instructors.
• Develop course-specific sign vocabulary to support technical content.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries per RID Code of Conduct.
• Make ethical decisions related to interpreting in classroom dynamics.
• Advocate for student rights within the interpreter role.
• Communicate scheduling changes or absences to the office promptly.
• Engage in required professional development to maintain credentials.
• Engage with Deaf and interpreting communities to stay current with best practices.

Skills

ASL linguistics

Deaf culture

RID Code of Conduct

ADA laws

Real-time ethics

Technical vocabulary

English proficiency

Job description

Make a Real Difference — Join WCTC as a Sign Language Interpreter!

Are you passionate about accessibility and ready to help break down communication barriers? WCTC's Student Accessibility Office is looking for talented Sign Language Interpreters to join our team and help create a campus where every student (deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing alike) can thrive.

In this role, you won't just interpret...you'll open doors. You'll be right there in the classroom, lab, or shop floor at the moment a concept clicks for a student, or attending a campus event helping someone feel fully part of the experience. Every assignment is a chance to make an immediate, visible impact on someone's education and their sense of belonging.

What makes this opportunity great:

• Variety that keeps things interesting: no two days look the same, with assignments spanning academic classes, technical labs and shops, campus events, and more
• Flexible scheduling: daytime, evening, and weekend assignments available to fit your life
• Purpose-driven work: be a critical link in student success stories, every single day
• A supportive, mission-driven team: join a college community genuinely committed to accessibility and inclusion

If you're a qualified interpreter looking for meaningful work that flexes around your schedule, we'd love to have you on our team.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. If hired, interpreters may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

• Interpret for students and staff in classrooms, labs, shops, college-sponsored events, and specialty meetings (e.g., advising, financial aid, tutoring, graduation).
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials (e.g., Canvas pages, PowerPoints, agendas), researching vocabulary, and collaborating with instructors and students.
• Develop course-specific sign vocabulary in partnership with students to support comprehension of technical content.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Make ethical decisions related to the interpreting process and classroom dynamics.
• Advocate for student rights within the scope of the interpreter role.
• Communicate scheduling changes, absences, or concerns to the Student Accessibility Office in a timely manner.
• Participate in required professional development to maintain credentials.
• Engage with the Deaf and interpreting communities to stay current with best practices and cultural awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• American Sign Language linguistics and English proficiency
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, accessibility laws, and auxiliary aids
• RID Code of Professional Conduct and ethical standards
• Federal accessibility laws (ADA, Section 504)
• Accurate interpretation between ASL and English
• Specialized vocabulary development for technical content
• Real-time ethical decision-making in interpreting situations{