Staff ASL Interpreter

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework after probation

Job summary

Northern VA Community College is seeking a Staff ASL Interpreter in Fairfax County to provide interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and hard of hearing students. The role contributes to planning and improvement of interpreting services and accessibility initiatives.

The position may telework after completing a state one-year probationary period. The interpreter collaborates with faculty, staff, and student services to promote accessible communication and student success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educational accommodations for Deaf/HH students in higher ed.
• Knowledge of disability laws incl. Rehabilitation Act and ADA.
• ASL fluency and deaf culture knowledge.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Convey messages and intent of speakers in ASL or transliterated form.
• Identify and resolve conflicts in meaning of terms or concepts.
• Schedule and monitor interpreting service requests for timely access.
• Participate in student orientation and accommodation implementation.

Skills

ASL fluency

Deaf culture knowledge

Ethics/confidentiality

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

VQAS Level III

RID NIC

Job description

Title: Staff ASL Interpreter

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description

General Description

The staff interpreter reports to the Interpreting Services Coordinator and is responsible for providing effective interpreting and transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

The interpreter contributes to strategic planning through the development, coordination, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of interpreter services and accessibility initiatives.

This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.

Duties and Tasks

• Convey the message, thoughts, and intent of the speaker simultaneously via either expressive or receptive language.
• Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring interpreting service requests to ensure effective and timely access.
• Participate in student orientation events and accommodation implementation processes.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student support personnel to promote effective communication access and support student success.
• Assist with the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of interpreting services, office procedures, and accessibility best practices.
• Assist in developing and delivering training, workshops, and educational programs for students, faculty, staff, interpreters, and community stakeholders.
• Support outreach activities that increase awareness of available services and strengthen relationships with local schools, community organizations, and the Deaf community.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to student interns, and practicum students.
• Collect and provide feedback regarding service delivery, student needs, and emerging trends to support program evaluation and strategic planning.
• Support the provision of digital accessibility services and remain current with accessibility standards, practices, and technologies.
• Participate in professional development, college committees, departmental initiatives, and institutional activities that advance accessibility, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

KSAs

• Knowledge of educational accommodations and effective practices for supporting deaf and hard of hearing students in higher education.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding disability to include Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• American Sign Language fluency and expert knowledge of deaf culture.
• Ability to follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to provide training, presentations, and educational outreach regarding Deaf culture, interpreting services, and accessibility.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, interpreters, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to identify service gaps and make recommendations for program improvement.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of digital accessibility compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Work Experience

• Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III OR Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) – National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
• Experience with post-secondary level interpreting or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a community college setting.
• Experience working with students with multiple disabilities.