Sign Language Interpreter-PT

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare package

403(b) investment plan

457(b) investment plan

Pension plan with SURS

Generous vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Sign Language Interpreter for the City Colleges of Chicago. This role involves facilitating effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across various campuses, ensuring adherence to ethical standards.

Qualifications include licensure through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission and a minimum of two years of post-secondary interpreting experience. The position offers $36.00-$40.00 per hour and various benefits, including a health package and pension plan.

Qualifications

• Two years of interpreting experience in post-secondary education required.
• Must maintain professional competence by attending continuing education classes.
• Adheres to RID Code of Ethics for Sign Language Interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates effective communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Provides sign-language interpreting/transliteration in various settings.
• Educates faculty and staff about disability policies, laws, and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment

Education

Licensure through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission

Intermediate level license minimum; Advanced or Master level preferred

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the District Director‑Specialized Student Services, the Sign Language Interpreter‑PT facilitates effective communication between staff, faculty, students and individuals that are deaf and hard of hearing. The interpreter must be able and willing to work days and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed at various City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) campuses and satellite locations during the semester. The interpreter will use the type of sign language (ASL or PSE) preferred by the deaf individual and accept responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of interpreting and the role of the interpreter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides sign‑language interpreting/transliteration in various settings including classrooms, meetings, tutoring, testing, campus events and special assignments.
• Creates and provides training to faculty, staff and students that supports institutional goals for quality assurance for students receiving sign‑language interpreter services.
• Effectively, accurately, and impartially translates the thought, intent and spirit of a conversation or dialogue between a deaf or hard of hearing individual and others in various settings including classrooms, meetings, tutoring sessions, testing and campus events.
• Interprets both receptively and expressively.
• Utilizes sign vocabulary adequate to ensure proper interpretation for a variety of academic or technical subject areas and builds knowledge base of subject matter.
• Maintains professional and ethical standards with regard to privacy of students and the confidentiality of information exchanged in interpreting situations.
• Educates faculty and staff about disability policies, laws or regulations incidental to providing services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be licensed through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission per the Illinois Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007.
• Must be able and willing to provide interpreting services at all campuses and satellite locations of City Colleges of Chicago.
• Appropriate certifications and licensure through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
• Intermediate level license minimum; Advanced or Master level preferred.
• Two years of interpreting experience in post‑secondary education required.
• Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics for Sign Language Interpreters for the Deaf and standards set forth in the Illinois Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007.
• Must maintain professional competence by attending and completing approved workshops, continued professional development activities and continuing education classes required to maintain and renew licensure as a sign‑language interpreter in the State of Illinois. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of the license by December 31 of each year.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Ability to interpret and transliterate proficiently in ASL.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of signing for full classroom sessions.
• Ability to work effectively with others in an educational setting.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: District Director‑Specialized Student Services. Direct supervision: None.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $36.00–$40.00 per hour. Benefits include a health and welfare package, 403(b) and 457(b) investment plans, a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS), generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For more detail on benefits, visit the benefits page at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full‑time employees within 6 months of hire.