Staff ASL Interpreter-Campus: Part-Time, Benefits Eligible

American School for the Deaf; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) seeks a Staff Interpreter to provide accurate and culturally responsive interpretation across on-campus and virtual settings. You will support Deaf community members, ensure confidentiality, and help prepare candidates for ASL Interpreter Certification.

Flexibility to cover multiple modalities and locations is essential. Qualified candidates hold RID certifications (CI/CT/NAD Level V) or equivalent and preferably a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• RID/CI/CT/NAD Level V or equivalent certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not mandatory for all roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication access for Deaf Community on campus using language skills and cultural understanding.
• Provide interpretation in multiple modalities, including in-person and virtual settings.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow RID Code of Conduct.
• Interpret a wide range of assignments: medical, educational, legal, employment, etc.
• Assist and mentor individuals pursuing ASL Interpreter Certification.
• May be required to work at Camp location in Salisbury, CT.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Interpreting

Multi-modality

Flexibility

Communication

Education

RID/CI/CT/NAD Level V certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

ASL Services Active - Regular part-time Main Campus - W. Hartford, W. Hartford, CT, US

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: ASD Interpreting

Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Reporting to the ASD Campus Interpreting Manager, the Staff Interpreter will be assigned to a variety of work and interpreting situations. The Interpreter will interpret accurately and completely, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into consideration the cultural context that is responsive to the demands of the situation (in-person and/or virtual).

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Provide communication access for the Deaf Community on campus by using formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences.
• Provide close-vision and/or tactile interpreting services to Deaf Blind community members.
• Adhere to strict guidelines for confidentiality and ethical conduct, including the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct.
• Interpret a wide variety of assignments including medical, employment/workforce, state, educational, legal, and more.
• Support effective and equitable communication via in-person or virtual platforms.
• Manage set-up and flow of communication to promote communicative autonomy.
• Facilitate communication across cultural differences and alerts all parties to significant cultural or linguistic disparities that may significantly impact outcomes.
• Mentor individuals working toward ASL Interpreter Certification.
• May be required to work at our Camp location in Salisbury, Connecticut.
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates honest & ethical conduct.
• Able to interpret complex concepts into preferred language.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality and understands the interpreter scope of practice.
• Able to adapt to fast-paced technology changes within the working environment.
• Demonstrate personal flexibility to meet campus, administration, staff, and student communication needs.
• Demonstrate ability to provide language services with a variety of populations.
• Ability to manage and communicate unanticipated changes throughout the day.
• Ability to provide services in multiple modalities: both in-person and virtually.
• Prompt response to scheduling changes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Interpreter Certification required: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): CI, CT, CSC, NIC Certified, or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level V.
• Must maintain registration with the State of Connecticut Interpreter Registry.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Mentorship experience and training a plus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees, not applicable for re-hires.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.