Sign Language Interpreter-PT

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) & 457(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Generous vacation/holiday

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a part-time Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate effective communication across campus settings for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and staff. The role requires ASL proficiency, licensing, and the ability to cover multiple CCC campuses with evening/weekend availability.

The interpreter will provide accurate transliteration, maintain confidentiality, and educate faculty on disability policies, while upholding RID ethics and state licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
• Must be able to provide interpreting services at all campuses and satellite locations.
• Appropriate certifications and licensure through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
• Intermediate level license minimum, Advanced/Master preferred.
• Two years of interpreting experience in post-secondary education.
• RID Code of Ethics adherence and licensure requirements.
• Continue professional development and license renewal by year-end.
• ASL proficiency required.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency.
• Strong writing and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in diverse educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign-language interpreting/transliteration in classrooms, meetings, tutoring, testing, events, and assignments.
• Create and deliver training for faculty, staff, and students on interpreting services.
• Translate thought and intent accurately between deaf and hearing individuals.
• Interpreting in ASL/PSE as preferred by the deaf individual.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality in interpreting situations.
• Educate staff about disability policies and regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Active listening

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Cultural adaptability

Signing ability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Primary Objective

Reporting to the District Director-Specialized Student Services, the

• 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 with 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.

Sign Language Interpreter-PT

Reporting to the District Director-Specialized Student Services, the Sign Language Interpreter-PT facilitates effective communication between staff and faculty and students/individuals that are deaf and hard of hearing. Positions must be able and willing to work days, and be available to work evenings and weekends as the need arises at various City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) campuses and satellite locations during the semester. The Sign Language Interpreter will use the type of sign language (ASL/PSE) preferred by the deaf individual and accepts 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 with 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.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To

District Director-Specialized Student Services

Direct Supervision

None

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, and 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

Salary Range

• Salary Range: $36.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We OFFER:Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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

Thank you for your interest in CCC!