Sign Language Interpreter

Sign Language Interpreter

Victoria College's Division of Student Services is hiring for a part-time hourly Sign Language Interpreter. Under the direction of the Director of Advising & Counseling Services office, this position provides sign language interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students in lecture and lab classes, exams, discussions and related activities. The Sign Language Interpreter accepts responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of interpreting and the role of the interpreter. The job requires fluency in English and American Sign Language, and a high degree of mental concentration, which is directly correlated to the level of class difficulty.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom and/or laboratories settings
2. Provides interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students during non-academic meetings such as tutoring, advising and student life activities
3. Interprets from deaf and hard of hearing students contributions, reports or discussions to the instructor and the class; and interprets deaf and hard of hearing students questions directed to the instructor
4. Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with students, staff, faculty and/or off-site agencies as may be required by the assignments
5. Assists with providing for the deaf and hard of hearing students communication needs, including assessing and adjusting lighting, seating arrangements and access to visual aids
6. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Required:

1. Associate degree
2. Fluency in English and American Sign Language
3. Two years of interpreting experience

Preferred: R.I.D. National Certification or other nationally recognized certification

Physical Demands

1. Extended standing or sitting required
2. Constant repetitive motion and mental processing may be required which could lead to fatigue