Sign Language Interpreter

Description

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a cyclic, 9-month, part time (75% FTE), 30 hours a week over-time eligible, permanent classified, Sign Language Interpreter 3 in the Disability Access Center (DAC) department. Under direct supervision of the Interpreter Coordinator, the Sign Language Interpreter will function as the support service provider to facilitate communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, faculty, staff, and visitors through the use of sign language or oral interpretation/transliteration.

To provide American Sign Language and spoken English interpreting services classroom and college related activities during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Additional hours may be contracted on an hourly basis for needs during summer quarters and breaks between quarters. This position is expected to be on campus and fully in person.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide sign language interpreting services.
• Assist with scheduling part-time interpreters for a variety of assignments, such as classes, special events, and substitution requests.
• Assist with tracking part-time interpreter hours as specified per interpreter's classification.
• Assist with processing interpreter time sheets, applications, contracts, and other necessary paperwork.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing data, generating reports.
• Provide general services to students with a variety of disabilities.
• Assist with processing materials in alternate format.
• Proctor examinations for students with disabilities.
• Assist students with disabilities requiring reader and/or scribe accommodations.
• Assist with daily office operations.
• Perform related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND

COMPETENCIES:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Certification from RID or NAD level III-V OR Graduation from an accredited Interpreter Training Program.
• Three (3) years of documented experience in interpreting for the deaf of which one (1) year must have been in a post-secondary educational setting.
• Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID), Code of Professional Conduct, how it applies to your responsibilities in the college setting and a commitment to stay abreast of professional practices affecting interpreting.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and reading skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills, ability to work effectively in a multi-task environment, ability to work independently and as a team player, and pay attention to detail.

• Ability to demonstrate skill in a wide range of sign language systems on abstract and concrete topics. Ability to assess language or communication model of consumers and setting to determine optimal linguistic equivalence. Use consumer feedback, assess effectiveness of interpretation to adjust interpretation accordingly
• Must be able to manage a mixed schedule of day, evening, and weekend responsibilities both on- and off-campus, which may involve occasional overnight travel.
• Possess a high degree of sensitivity and independent judgment in assisting individuals with disabilities.
• Recognize the confidentiality of the operations of the Disability Access Center Office.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the college community.
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation.
• This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW…