Sign Language Interpreter - Flexible, Full-Time in Higher Ed

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting/transliterating services for classroom and university activities, ensuring equal access and compliance with ADA Amendments Act and Section 504. Maintain a schedule for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students registered with the SAR Center.

Responsibilities include coordinating assignments, effective communication with staff, attending related conferences, and supporting outreach activities

Qualifications

• Sign language interpreter certification with five (5) years general interpreting experience.
• Understanding and strict compliance with RID/NIC/BEI Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/transliterating services and maintain a regular schedule for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students registered with the SAR Center.
• Accept regular or substitute interpreting assignments for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as necessary.
• Assist Deaf/Hard of Hearing Coordinator with scheduling and dispatching interpreter assignments.
• Assist SAR Center in creating an atmosphere of cordiality and service for staff and program through effective communication in person, by email, and in online/virtual platforms.
• Attend and participate in interpreter-related conferences, meetings, in-service training, and workshops on and off campus.
• Participate in Deaf/Hard of Hearing outreach activities and, when possible, in SAR Center and Division of Student Affairs activities.
• Provide information and referral to SAR Center for students requesting services and accommodations and provide basic coverage of unit when needed.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

Code of Professional Conduct

Education

Interpreter Training Program

College degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting/transliterating services for classroom and university activities, ensuring equal access and compliance with ADA Amendments Act and Section 504. Maintain a schedule for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students registered with the SAR Center.

Responsibilities include coordinating assignments, effective communication with staff, attending related conferences, and supporting outreach activities