Sign Language Interpreter
Sign Language Interpreter
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Job Description
The Sign Language Interpreter will provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services 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 others on campus as needed to facilitate equal communication access for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and provide related resources for faculty and staff.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide interpreting /transliterating services and maintain a regular schedule of interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students registered with the SAR Center. Accept regular or substitute interpreting assignments for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as necessary. Assist Deaf/Hard of Hearing Coordinator with scheduling and dispatching interpreter assignments. Assist SAR Center in creating an atmosphere of cordiality and service for staff and program through communicating effectively in person by email and in online/virtual platforms. Attend and participate in interpreterrelated conferences meetings inservice training and workshops on and off campus. Participate in Deaf/Hard of Hearing related outreach activities and when possible in activities within the SAR Center and the Division of Student Affairs. Provide information and referral to SAR Center for students requesting services and accommodations and provide basic coverage of unit when needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Sign language interpreter certification with 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.
Preferred Qualifications
College degree or graduation from Interpreter Training Program. Two 2 years continuous postsecondary interpreter experience.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm Flexible availability for morning/afternoon/weekend scheduling.
Employment Type
Full-Time
