Sign Language Interpreter II (Part-time) Staff Pool

Houston City College; Houston (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks an Interpreter/Transliterator to provide direct interpretation and support for classes, events, and student activities, including preparation, consumer relations, and ongoing professional development. You will interpret at basic to some higher level, review course materials, collaborate with faculty and staff, and mentor junior interpreters while pursuing continuing education.

This role requires BEI Basic II or RID CI/CT, and at least two years in a college setting; a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or 4 years related work experience may substitute.
• BEI Certification Basic, Level II, or RID CI/CT required.
• Two years of college/university setting experience.
• Knowledge of RID Code of Professional Conduct and Deaf culture.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret/transliterate basic level and some higher level classes, lectures, student events, and other special events as needed.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing notes, outlines, texts, and speaking with faculty, speakers, or students.
• Work cooperatively with department staff, faculty, college staff, students, and administrators.
• Must be available to accept interpreting assignments at alternative sites as needed.
• Meet regularly with the Supervisor of Interpreting Services to review evaluations and development activities.
• Assess language or communication modes of the consumers served.
• Serve as mentor to other interpreters and/or interns.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development through continuing education, in-service training and related opportunities.

Skills

RID Code of Conduct

Deaf Culture Awareness

Reliable Transportation

Willing to Travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 4 years related experience

BEI Certification Basic, Level II or RID CI/CT

Job description

SUMMARY

Primary responsibility is to provide direct interpretation and to perform those duties that will aid in the provision of the highest quality of interpreting/transliterating services. The duties include but are not limited to assignment preparation, consumer relations, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Interpret/transliterate basic level and some higher level academic classes, lectures, student activity events, and other special events as needed, where some receptive interpreting would be required;
2. Prepare for assignments by reviewing notes and course outline, previewing required texts, and course materials, and speaking with faculty, speaker, and/or students;
3. Work cooperatively with department staff, faculty, college staff, students, and administrators;
4. Must be available to accept interpreting assignments at alternative sites as needed;
5. Meet regularly with the Supervisor of Interpreting Services to review evaluations from consumers and from Supervisor’s observations for development activities;
6. Assess language or communication modes of the consumers served;
7. Serve as mentor to other interpreters and/or interns; and
8. Demonstrate continuous professional development by maintaining interpreting skills, developing specialized content expertise, and enhancing interpersonal communication skills through participation in continuing education, in-service training and related educational opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required.

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university required or four (4) years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Hold Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Certification Basic, Level II or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification CI and CT.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years working in a college or university setting experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrate knowledge and practice of the RID Code of Professional Conduct and Deaf culture; and
2. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assignments as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singularly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

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