ASL Interpreter

Primary Location:

2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Provides sign language interpreting and transliterating services for classes, labs, college activities, and campus interactions to ensure equal communication access for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals. Maintains availability schedule and supports faculty and staff with related resources.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting /transliterating services and maintain a regular schedule of interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing faculty and staff at Collin College.
• Accept regular or substitute interpreting assignments for Deaf/Hard of Hearing faculty and staff as necessary.
• Assist Deaf/Hard of Hearing Coordinator with scheduling and dispatching interpreter assignments.
• Provide supplemental instruction and oversight of student interns.
• Assist in creating an atmosphere of cordiality and service for the ASL/ITP program through communicating effectively in person, by email, and in online/virtual platforms.
• Assist with Deaf/Hard of Hearing-related outreach activities and, when possible, with Academic Affairs activities.
• Provide support and information to ACCESS Center for students requesting services and accommodations.
• Attend and participate in interpreter-related conferences, meetings, in-service training, and workshops as needed.
• Provide basic coverage when needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of deaf culture
• Knowledge of the proper use of an interpreter
• Fluency in spoken English
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Computer and applicable software skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a passion for the interpreting profession
• Ability to interpret and sign American Sign Language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to attend workshops on a variety of interpreting topics
• Ability to research, apply for, and attend continuing education classes

Requirements

Current Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification, or current national equivalent certification.

Licenses & Certifications

Part-time interpreter salary grade/hourly rate is determined based on certification level:

INTERPRETER I (Salary Grade 212HR) $32.00

BEI Basic certification or equivalent

Equivalent certifications: BEI Level I, NIC

INTERPRETER II (Salary Grade 213HR) $33.50

BEI Level II certification or equivalent

Equivalent certifications: CI, CT, IC, IT

INTERPRETER III (Salary Grade 214HR) $38.50

BEI Advanced certification or equivalent

Equivalent certifications: BEi Level III, NIC Advanced, CSC, IC/TC, CI/CT, RSC, CDI

INTERPRETER IV (Salary Grade 215HR) $43.25

BEI Level IV certification or equivalent

Equivalent certifications: MCSC, SCL

INTERPRETER V (Salary Grade 216HR) $46.00

BEI Master certification or equivalent

Equivalent certifications: BEi Level V, NIC Master

NOTE: Part-time Interpreters will receive a 10% pay differential for nights after 5 p.m. and weekends.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$46.00

Hourly

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu.

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.