American Sign Language Interpreter

Position Summary

The hourly American Sign Language interpreter interprets classroom lectures and presentations for qualifying students. The interpreter works on an intermittent basis as required for particular courses. This is an hourly position not to exceed 69 hours per month. The position reports directly to the ASL and Disability Support Coordinator. As an hourly position, the position qualifies for Washington state part‑time employee benefits.

• Transmit, through sign language and mouth expression, semi‑technical classroom and course work presentations; communicate to the student simultaneously what the instructor has said; transmit back to the instructor by interpretation from the students relaying responses to questions and asking questions.
• Tutor students under the direction of classroom instructors; by sign language, answer their questions or assist them in course material that they are having difficulty with; provide guidance and direction on study methods.
• Arrange for note taking for deaf students; supply special notebooks and any other equipment needed.
• Assist the instructor in providing for the deaf students the best possible environment to facilitate their learning.
• Complete daily and monthly reports on classes for which interpreted, complete reports on individual student’s progress.
• Attend meetings and workshops in interpretation techniques and tutoring.
• Perform related duties as required.

• High school graduation or completion of a general education development test; plus one month of experience interpreting for the deaf or hard‑of‑hearing, of which six months must have been in a classroom setting.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

• Expressive Interpreting and/or Expressive Translating Certification through evaluation by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

• The use of ASL interpreting in a classroom setting.
• Cross‑modal communication; experience interpreting using receptive/expressive ASL skills.

• Communicate effectively in all modes.
• Maintain positive rapport and working relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct (PDC) as defined by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).

Candidates may be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

All positions are subject to funding.

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington 98902. Email aramirez; telephone .

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.