Sign Language Interpreter

Job Summary

The Sign Language Interpreter will provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services abroad for classroom, laboratory, academic related and other University of Texas at Arlington activities as assigned. All activities shall promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. Maintain an interpreting/transliterating schedule for deaf/hard of hearing students who are registered with the SAR Center, interact with other interpreter agencies and faculty and staff at international university. Will maintain open and regular communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Coordinator regarding the study abroad semester.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and Sign language interpreter certification ( RID / BEI ) and five (5) years general interpreting experience.
• Understanding and strict compliance with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf/National Interpreter Certification/Board of Evaluation of Interpreters Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Interpreter must have current US Passport.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or graduation from Interpreter Training Program.
• RID / BEI certification, 5 years general interpreting experience and two (2) years continuous post-secondary interpreter experience.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting /transliterating services and maintain a regular schedule of interpreting/transliterating services for dead/hard of hearing students registered with the SAR Center
• Accept regular or substitute disability accommodations assignments for Deaf/hard of hearing students as necessary
• Attend and participate in interpreter-related, meetings, in-service training, and workshops on and off campus
• Performs other duties as assigned.