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Job Description
General Statement of Job
The American Sign Language Interpreter provides interpreting/transliteration of spoken language using American Sign Language (ASL), and vice-versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Typically provides in-classroom, outside classroom interpreting, and other student support services for all students requesting services from Counseling and Student Accessibility Services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Interprets/transliterates into American Sign Language (ASL) all in classroom and outside classroom activities as assigned by the supervisor or other department staff.
Interprets/transliterates using the mode of communication preferred by the student and adapts or modifies methods of communication as needed.
Prepares for interpreter assignments by reviewing specific terminology and content related to assigned material.
Serves as a resource for information for students with disabilities and deaf or hard of hearing students.
Attends appropriate professional development training and staff meetings as requested by the supervisor.
Maintains knowledge of and adheres to the College’s programs, policies, procedures and academic standards, National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations including FERPA and HIPPA.
Provides support services to all students under Counseling and Student Accessibility Services, as needed.
Assists with all students and prospective students with registration process, orientation, outreach, recruitment, campus tours, special projects, and presentations for students within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, as assigned by the supervisor.
To facilitate communication between hearing and Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals.
Demonstrated knowledge and compliance of and implement the Texas State Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID) code of ethics.
Prepares reports as requested by the supervisor and/or director.
Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
Serves as Campus Security Authority.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
At least three (3) years of sign language interpreting experience preferred.
Experience in a higher education institution, preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including,…