Temporary Sign Language Interpreter

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number PG194904TM Position Number WTL3830 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties The Temporary ASL Interpreter Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments on an as-needed basis of limited duration. By applying to this pooled position, applicants are not applying for a specific position. Instead, applicants are submitting an application to be considered for temporary, on-call, and some regularly anticipated needs that may arise to serve our students, staff, faculty, and visitors in both the classroom and at events.The individual(s) in this position is responsible for providing sign language accommodations under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and NC State University policies. Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind and hearing consumers. To facilitate communication, interpreters use American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English, Contact sign, Oral Transliterating, and/or Cued Speech. Interpreters must be able to adjust to a broad range of consumer needs and preferences and work comfortably with a wide spectrum of interpreting services which requires a high degree of linguistic, cognitive and technical skill. Interpreters must be able to accurately convey the register, tone, intent and content of the consumer’s message. Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, and can enjoy designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.What we offer:

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Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. Department Information Job City & State Raleigh, North Carolina Department System Information Classification Title Temporary-Professional NonFaculty Working Title Temporary Sign Language Interpreter

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Flexible: Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm (2-15 hours a week on an as needed basis). Interpreters will need to clock in and out for each assignment. Other Work/Responsibilities Minimum Experience/Education

• Associate’s degree with demonstrated experience and knowledge of Deaf culture within the post-secondary educational environment.
• Provisional license from NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License Board) or pending EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) test results to obtain provisional licensure.

Department Required Skills Essential Job Duties:
Provide sign language accommodations for all activities (academic as well as non-academic) on NC State campus. Prepare for interpreting assignments by learning new terminology and course material, as needed. Provide interpreting services for trainings, workshops, community awareness activities, and other community services as required or assigned. Mentor interns from local and regional Interpreter Training programs. Attend staff meetings; assist in preparing needed reports for their specific area. Perform related duties as required or assigned. Other duties include:

• Foster and maintain interpreting competence through ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective services.
• Stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting as well as in the American Deaf community.
• Facilitate communication, both receptively and expressively, between members of the postsecondary community who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind and hearing members.
• Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).
• Assess individual situations to determine the linguistic and cultural needs of each student who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind, related to language preferences.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or BEI (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters) Certification.
• Full license from NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program.

Required License or Certification N/A Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $50-$65/hour Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 02/14/2025