Educational Sign Language Interpreter - III

Educational Sign Language Interpreter I - III

The educational sign language interpreter provides manual and oral communication services for Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing students, faculty, and hearing parties within the college. The role is filled on a part‑time, temporary basis as assignments emerge across the institution.

• Attend classes, lectures, workshops, meetings, and other events alongside Deaf students or faculty to interpret or translate academic and non‑academic information.
• Participate in guidance sessions, tutoring, and student activities to facilitate classroom discussions, activities, and ancillary communication.
• Promote cross‑cultural communication by demonstrating an understanding of Deaf culture.
• Support full interaction and independence of DHH students.
• Maintain current professional status through workshops, continuing education units, and other relevant training.

• High school graduation or GED.
• Completion of an associate degree in a related field or at least twenty (20) units of accredited college‑level coursework with documentation of continuing education units from a professional interpreting maintenance program.

• Recognized sign language certification or license with completion of at least one of the following:
  National Interpreter Certification (NIC);
  National Association for the Deaf (NAD) level III or above;
  Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certificate of Interpretation (CI) or Certificate of Transliteration (CT); or completion of an accredited Interpreter Training Program (ITP) certificate.

• Minimum of three (3) years of paid experience at the college level interpreting or transliterating complex academic material.
• Completion of an interpreter training program.

• On‑ground and/or online classroom environments.

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes the importance of diversity in the academic environment and is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates.