American Sign Language; ASL Interpreter

Position Overview. BETA Systems International seeks certified American Sign Language interpreters to provide educational interpreting services at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

This contract supports Student Disability Services across UTSA's tri‑campus system.

You will interpret for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students in academic courses, campus activities, and university events.

Work includes both scheduled assignments and on‑demand requests throughout the academic year.

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
• Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI)

You must provide proof of certification before assignment.

• Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Reliable transportation and a valid Texas driver’s license

• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas)
• Access to reliable high‑speed internet for virtual assignments
• Professional‑grade webcam and audio equipment for remote interpreting

• Provide sign‑language interpretation services for undergraduate and graduate‑level courses, laboratory sessions, campus meetings, conferences, athletic events, extracurricular activities, academic advisement, university ceremonies, and special events.
• Perform educational interpreting for college‑level content, team interpreting for complex or extended assignments, oral interpreting and transliterating services, tactile interpreting for Deaf Blind students (when qualified), and cultural mediation in educational contexts.
• Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled assignments and maintain confidentiality of all student information.
• Dress in business‑casual attire with solid colors that contrast with the skin tone.
• Submit accurate timesheets and service documentation.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to the coordinator.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Work in locations: UTSA Main Campus (San Antonio), UTSA Downtown Campus, UTSA Hemisfair Campus, and virtually via approved platforms.
• Adhere to semester‑based scheduling with day, evening, and weekend availability, including holiday work when the university is in session.
• Offer flexible scheduling based on course offerings and assignments ranging from one hour to full‑semester courses.

Application review begins immediately.

• Interviews conducted via video conference
• Background check processing: 5‑7 business days
• Orientation with UTSA Student Disability Services
• Service delivery begins January 1, 2026
• Evaluation Criteria

• Certification credentials and professional standing
• Educational interpreting experience
• References from institutional clients
• Technical capability for virtual service delivery
  
  Availability for semester‑based assignments
• Professional demeanor and communication skills
• Confidentiality requirements result in immediate contract termination.

BETA Systems International provides equal opportunity to all independent contractors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We maintain compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws. All confidentiality requirements are enforced strictly.