Sign Language Interpreter Specialist

Date Opened: 7/13/2026 08:00:00 AMFiling Deadline:
Continuous Salary: $7,416.49 - $9,187.73/mo; $88,997.88 - $/yr (based on a full-time, 12-month position)
Job Type: Open Only Introduction

Please note that we are currently testing for this position and have available dates/times for September 2026.

Provides a variety of sign language interpretation, sign language transliteration or oral transliteration services by using manual and oral methods of communication including signed English and American Sign Language to convey the full meaning of the speaker for the Deaf or hard of hearing.

Attends in-person and virtual classes, guidance sessions, tutoring sessions, and student activities with Deaf or hard of hearing students to interpret educational information, classroom discussions, and activities through the use of manual and oral methods of communication for the Deaf or hard of hearing.

Conveys the full meaning of the speaker by achieving and delivering conceptually accurate academic material utilizing signed English and/or American Sign Language (ASL).

Continually assesses a student's communications skills in speech, lip-reading, signs, and finger spelling in order to utilize the most appropriate communication methods based on the student's ...

Observes progress being made by Deaf or hard of hearing students and reports observations to instructional and program staff.

Provides interpreting services at ceremonial events such as opening day, commencement, student and staff development, and for test sessions and meetings, as needed.

Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters.

Continually tracks and maintains preparation materials and resources as needed for interpreting jobs.

May perform a variety of clerical duties related to the effective operation of programs that include services for the Deaf or hard of hearing such as accepting telephone calls, disseminating information, preparing and processing correspondence and records, reports, maintaining files, and utilization of general and specialized software programs and adaptive technology.

A Sign Language Interpreter Specialist provides a variety of expressive and receptive sign language interpretation, sign language transliteration or oral transliteration services by using manual and oral methods of communication including signed English and American Sign Language to convey the full meaning of the information being communicated.

A Senior Sign Language Interpreter Specialist coordinates and schedules the interpreting services for the Deaf or hard of hearing students in an educational institution and participates in providing a variety of expressive and receptive sign language interpretation, sign language transliteration or oral transliteration services by using manual and oral methods of communication including signed English and American Sign Language to convey the full meaning of the information being communicated.

General supervision is received from an academic or classified supervisor or administrator. May provide work direction to student employees.

Standard methods of manual communication for the Deaf or hard of hearing including American Sign Language, Signed English, finger spelling, and non-manual expression including facial, eye, and body language

The culture and cultural experiences of the Deaf community

Common educational processes and procedures on a college campus

Current developments, trends, and techniques in the field of interpreting for both the Deaf or hard of hearing as utilized by the Deaf community

National Association of the Deaf (NAD)-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct

Basic recordkeeping…