ASL Interpreter

Summary of Responsibilities

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter provides interpreting and support services to Deaf and hearing impaired students attending Lake Washington Institute of Technology; facilitates communication between the students and their instructors, peers, and other personnel in the college; interprets non‑technical and technical lectures and classroom presentations. Other typical duties, when not providing interpreting, include taking part in meetings as required by student services or the instructional program, working closely with counselors and other student services staff to provide interpreting services to enrolled students, and maintaining close communication with the staff to monitor any daily or weekly changes in interpreter scheduling.

This is a part‑time, hourly position that reports to the Director of Student Services or designee.

• Provide expressive and voice or oral interpreting for Deaf and hearing‑impaired students in professional‑technical courses and academic classes, extra‑curricular events, and meetings
• Assist faculty to meet the needs of Deaf students in the classroom; communicate assignment instructions and other information from the faculty to the Deaf student
• Convey intent as well as spoken words when interpreting
• Use reverse interpretation, relaying questions and contributions from Deaf students back to the faculty
• Encourage Deaf students to use standard signs
• May assist in scheduling other interpreters
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality
• Perform related duties as required

• Associate's degree or higher in ASL/ITP;
  Bachelor's degree preferred
• One to three years work experience in sign language interpretation required; over three years work experience preferred
• Current ASL certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with diverse student populations and work environments
• Experience with in the technical or community college and/or educational setting preferred
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual

Attendance should be regular and satisfactory. The schedule and hours per week will be variable based on the student's class schedule and could be in person or virtual, daytime or evening hours. Schedule and hours per week can adjust based on department and/or student needs.

Placement on the interpreter hourly schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The hourly rate schedule is as follows:

Step I ranges from $39.22 to $47.09

Step II ranges from $54.96 to $62.80

Step III ranges from $62.80 to $70.67

• Online application
• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

• Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.…