Interpreter - Hrly/Int POOL (CLA)

Job description

Job Summary Sign language interpreters facilitate the communication and integration of deaf and hearing impaired, or otherwise disabled students and consumers (including faculty, staff, and university guests) into the classroom, other instructional settings, and into the university community either by way of American Sign language (ASL), or Signed English, Transliteration (a manual, oral or tactile system of communication.) Key Responsibilities: - Sign language interpreters provide communication access by conveying verbal information into a mode of communication best understood by the deaf, hearing impaired and/or otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff, and university guests. - Work with students in the Interpreting program, viewing their performance and providing feedback. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Ability to adjust to a wide spectrum of needs and possess a high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical skill. Ability to accept an assignment with regard to skill level, topic familiarity, and diversity in consumers and settings. Ability to work effectively with consumers. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, campu...