Sign Language Interpreter/Transliterator (Part-time, Temporary)

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Position Description

This position provides interpreting or transliterating services for students at Wake Technical Community College, either in the classrooms or in other college approved settings.
 

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Prepares appropriately for each instructional meeting by reviewing course materials and prepares technical vocabulary for classroom interpreting and development of professional skills

*Provides classroom and on-call interpreting/transliterating (i.e., Individualized Learning Center (ILC), teacher or advisor conferences, graduation ceremonies, and other school functions)

*Works as a team interpreter in classrooms or meetings as requested

*Substitutes for other interpreters on an as-needed basis

Promotes disability awareness and helps the school staff, faculty, and students develop positive attitudes toward disabilities

Follows a schedule provided by the Coordinator for each semester

Submits hours on an appropriate basis for payment monthly

Mentors, trains, and provides feedback to less experienced interpreters regarding the enhancement of sign language interpreting skills as needed 
 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Facilitates effective interactions between all Deaf and Hearing faculty, staff and students at Wake Technical Community College

Possesses the ability to interpret/transliterate both receptively and expressively, in all settings in the college.

Ability to arrive on-time for assignments and maintain commitments to student meetings

Follows the Code of Professional Conduct as written by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Comprehensive knowledge of American Sign Language and deaf culture

Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others

Demonstrated abilities and experiences working with a diverse population

Requirements:

Associate's degree and holds a full or provisional license from the NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License) or a BEI  ( Board of Interpreting) Certification or National Interpreter/Transliterator Certification

Preferences:

Associate's degree in Sign Language Interpreting or ASL linguistics

Proficiency in other modes of communication for the Deaf, that includes but is not limited to Cued Speech, Signed English and Oral Interpreting

Two years of experience interpreting and or transliterating in a post-secondary setting

Essential Personnel:

TBD

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.

Benefits

Benefits are not available for temporary positions.

Agency Information

EmployerWake Technical Community CollegeAddress 9101 Fayetteville Rd.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 Phone9198665934
Website https://www.waketech.edu/