ASL Interpreter

Job Title: ASL Interpreter Location: Indianapolis Job Type: Part-time Classification: PT Staff Salary Range: $25.00 - $45.00/hourly (Based on Certification Level) Reports To: Assistant Director Disability Support Services Who We Are: Ivy Tech is Indiana’s community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana’s communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success. Our Values: Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are. Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State. Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State. Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana. About the Role: This position is on an as needed basis. A weekly schedule is established each semester, which will require flexibility to support student schedules, including the opportunities to work weekdays Monday through Friday within the hours of 8am to 10pm and occasionally on the weekends. This position is critical in providing interpreting services for signed and spoken discourse in classrooms, meetings, interviews, and other on campus events. Interpreters must possess fluent American Sign Language and spoken English language skills, accurate interpreting skills, and thorough knowledge of and adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct. The successful candidates will be included in a pool of in-house part-time interpreters. When the new hire process is completed, assignments will be sent that may be accepted or decline depending on availability. There are no minimum requirements for hours worked to maintain the status of part-time interpreter. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide interpreting services to Ivy Tech students, faculty, staff and visitors. Engage in preparation and effective customer relations Interpret signed and spoken discourse in classroom and non-academic assignments, with clients who use a wide variety of language modalities. (An interpreting/transliterating skills assessment may be part of the interview process.) Assess language needs of all clientele and adjust interpreting to ensure accurate and effective communication Meet with interpreter coordinator, preview available materials, and research additional resources to prepare for assignments; confirm all assignments with interpreter coordinator Maintain accurate timesheets in Ivy Tech’s time reporting system Communicate in a professional manner in all settings Complete Ivy Lead Trainings in a timely manner EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requirements include but are not limited to: An Associates, Bachelors or Masters level degreeOR 3 years of Professional Interpreting Experience Proficiency in American Sign Language and English Nationally and Sate certified or working towards certification Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued. Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr