About This Role
This pooled position provides interpretation services to deaf and hearing-impaired students attending LBCC classes and activities, ensuring they can participate fully in all college-sponsored events. The role suits an interpreter with strong proficiency in American Sign Language and English.
Responsibilities
- Interpret classes, discussions, meetings, advising sessions, and college-sponsored activities for deaf and hearing-impaired students in their preferred language mode (American Sign Language, oral/lip reading, pidgin English, or Signed Exact English - SEE)
- Voice as appropriate so students can participate in classes or activities
- Advise the Disability Services Coordinator (or Faculty/Staff working with hearing-impaired students) of any changes or problems involving assigned students
- Treat students in a manner that contributes to increased self-esteem and the development of effective self-advocacy skills
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an interpreter training program
- Strong proficiency in English and American Sign Language
- Willingness to learn subject-specific vocabulary as necessary for specific assignments
- Ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively
- Ability and willingness to work in a variety of classroom settings/labs, on field trips, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, comprehend, and interpret from lectures within various settings, including group activities
- Ability to communicate and work with people of diverse backgrounds in a respectful way
- Agreement to follow the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Codes of Ethics
- Considerable learned physical skill to perform sign language
- Ability to perform coordinated finger, limb, or body movement routinely
- Extended standing or sitting required
Nice to have:
- One year of educational interpreting experience
- Certification by National Registry of Interpreters for Deaf
- Proficiency in Signed Exact English (SEE)
Benefits
- Pay incentive for eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency
Important Details
- Schedule: most interpreting situations occur in a classroom setting; some duties may occur during field trips, club activities, and evening and weekend performances and activities
- Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain active status
