Interpreter, American Sign Language

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Provide clear and accurate interpreting/translating services for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in all college-related activities, classes, programs, and events.

• Certified Interpreters will interpret for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in classroom settings and at college-related activities.
• Utilize several modes of communication including ASL, Signed English, Contact Variety English Contact Variety ASL, and/or Oral methods.
• Follow the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Texas Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Code of Ethics.
• Discuss with the student their preferred/appropriate seating arrangements.
• Use the interpreter coordinator as a resource to help with problem‑solving as necessary.
• Report schedule changes, appropriateness of skill level for a particular class, faculty cooperation, course content or style, and feedback about student's use of Interpreter to the Interpreter Coordinator.
• Adhere to the college and department policies and procedures.
• Perform Interpreter skill‑building activities to continually improve/enhance current knowledge and skills related to interpreting.
• Attend and participate in annual in‑service training sessions and workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ensure student and class information is secured on a daily basis.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

• Knowledge of Code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of deaf culture
• Knowledge of the proper use of an interpreter
• Fluency in spoken English
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer and applicable software skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self‑motivated with a passion for the interpreting profession
• Ability to interpret and sign American Sign Language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to attend workshops on a variety of interpreting topics
• Ability to research, apply for and attend continuing education classes

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Current Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification, or current national equivalent certification required.

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an interpreter in a college, university setting, or Deaf Service Agency is desired but not required.

• Minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Interpreting classes
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture
• Awareness of Interpreter Professional Code of Conduct
• Fluency in spoken English
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer and applicable software skills

• INTERPRETER I (Salary Grade 212HR) - BEI Basic certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: BEI Level I, NIC
• INTERPRETER II (Salary Grade 213HR) - BEI Level II certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: CI, CT, IC, IT
• INTERPRETER III (Salary Grade 214HR) - BEI Advanced certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: BEI Level III, NIC Advanced, CSC, IC/TC, CI/CT, RSC, CDI
• INTERPRETER IV (Salary Grade 215HR) - BEI Level IV certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: MCSC, SCL
• INTERPRETER V (Salary Grade 216HR) - BEI Master certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: BEI Level V, NIC Master

Part‑time Interpreters will receive a 10% pay differential for nights after 5 p.m. and weekends.

Mandated criminal background check must be obtained for all candidates.

Hourly salary ranges from $32.00 to $46.00 depending on qualification grade.

Hourly.

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.