Sign Language Interpreter-Part Time

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Sick and Safe Leave

Retirement plans (403(b)/457(b))

Professional development

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County seeks a part-time Sign Language Interpreter to provide high-quality interpreting and transliterating services, supporting academic equity for students with disabilities. The interpreter will collaborate with the SAS Director, Coordinators, and the Student Development team to enhance student access and engagement.

This is an as-needed position across CCBC campuses with travel between Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Hunt Valley, Owings Mills, and Randallstown.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting; Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred.
• Two years’ experience in interpreting, preferably in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Certification in interpreting (CDI, NIC, BEI, CI/CT, NAD Level 3-5, etc.).
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Interpret/transliterate for academic courses ranging from basic to advanced levels.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials, syllabi, and speaking with faculty, speakers, and students.
• Collaborate with department staff, faculty, administrators, and students.
• Accept interpreting assignments at alternative locations as needed.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Director/Coordinator to review student evaluations and staff feedback.
• Assess students’ language and communication needs.
• Mentor fellow interpreters and interns.
• Maintain and enhance interpreting skills, specialized content knowledge, and interpersonal communication through professional development, training, and continuing education.

Skills

Interpreting

ASL proficiency

Professional conduct

Education

Associate’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Class Description

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) StudentAccessibility Services (SAS) is seeking qualified candidates forthe role of Sign Language Interpreter . This positionsupports SAS operations by providing high-quality interpreting andtransliterating services to foster academic equity and success forstudents with disabilities. The interpreter will workcollaboratively with the SAS Director, Coordinators, and StudentDevelopment (SD) team to enhance student access andengagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Sign Language Interpreting, Bachelor’s orMaster’s Degrees preferred
• Two years\' experience in interpreting, preferably in anacademic setting
• Knowledge of and adherence to the RID Code of ProfessionalConduct.
• Certification in interpreting (e.g., CDI, NIC,BEI, CI/CT, NAD Level 3-5, Certified/Advanced/Master).
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel acrossmultiple campuses as needed.

Positions located on the following campuses:

• Catonsville
• Dundalk
• Essex
• Hunt Valley
• Owings Mills
• Randallstown

This is an "as needed" position, schedule will vary

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Interpret/transliterate for academic courses ranging from basicto advanced levels.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials, syllabi,and speaking with faculty, speakers, and students.
• Collaborate with department staff, faculty, administrators, andstudents.
• Accept interpreting assignments at alternative locations asneeded.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Director/Coordinator toreview student evaluations and staff feedback.
• Assess students’ language and communication needs.
• Mentor fellow interpreters and interns.
• Maintain and enhance interpreting skills, specialized contentknowledge, and interpersonal communication through professionaldevelopment, training, and continuing education.

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) – Tax-sheltered annuities with payroll salary reduction authorization. The form is available on SharePointForms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBCemployees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Timeemployees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when youopen a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allowsemployees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdrawtax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors:TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, PartTime Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save forretirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees maycontribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b)post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combinedfor the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/HumanResources Forms.

Parking

Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of PublicSafety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave

CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-timeemployees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-timeemployees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty,part-time associates and other part-time employees.