Sign Language Interpreter/Transliterator (Part-time, Temporary)

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is seeking an interpreter/transliterator to support Deaf and hearing students in classrooms and other college-approved settings in Raleigh. The role involves interpreting, transliterating, and preparing for sessions by reviewing course materials and vocabulary.

The candidate should have an Associate’s degree in Sign Language Interpreting or related field and hold a NCITLB license or BEI certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Sign Language Interpreting or related field preferred.
• Full or provisional license from NCITLB or BEI certification.
• Ability to interpret/transliterate in classroom and other settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting/transliterating services for students in classrooms or approved settings.
• Review course materials and prepare vocabulary for classroom interpreting.
• Work as part of a team interpreter in classrooms or meetings; substitute as needed.
• Mentor and provide feedback to less experienced interpreters.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Education

Associate's degree in Sign Language Interpreting or related

NCITLB/BEI license or certification

Job description

This position provides interpreting or transliterating services for students at Wake Technical Community College, either in the classrooms or in other college approved settings. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Prepares appropriately for each instructional meeting by reviewing course materials and prepares technical vocabulary for classroom interpreting and development of professional skills
• Provides classroom and on-call interpreting/transliterating (i.e., Individualized Learning Center (ILC), teacher or advisor conferences, graduation ceremonies, and other school functions)
• Works as a team interpreter in classrooms or meetings as requested
• Substitutes for other interpreters on an as-needed basis

Promotes disability awareness and helps the school staff, faculty, and students develop positive attitudes toward disabilities

Follows a schedule provided by the Coordinator for each semester

Submits hours on an appropriate basis for payment monthly

Mentors, trains, and provides feedback to less experienced interpreters regarding the enhancement of sign language interpreting skills as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Facilitates effective interactions between all Deaf and Hearing faculty, staff and students at Wake Technical Community College
• Possesses the ability to interpret/transliterate both receptively and expressively, in all settings in the college.
• Ability to arrive on-time for assignments and maintain commitments to student meetings
• Follows the Code of Professional Conduct as written by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• Comprehensive knowledge of American Sign Language and deaf culture
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others

Requirements

• Demonstrated abilities and experiences working with a diverse population
• Associate's degree and holds a full or provisional license from the NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License) or a BEI ( Board of Interpreting) Certification or National Interpreter/Transliterator Certification

Preferences

• Associate's degree in Sign Language Interpreting or ASL linguistics
• Proficiency in other modes of communication for the Deaf, that includes but is not limited to Cued Speech, Signed English and Oral Interpreting
• Two years of experience interpreting and or transliterating in a post-secondary setting

Essential Personnel

TBD