Non-Credit Non-Teaching Sign Language Interpreter Center for Access and Accommodations

Non-Credit Non-Teaching Sign Language Interpreter - Center for Access and Accommodations
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate communication between students who are deaf or hearing impaired and instructors and staff at the college.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program is required and an Illinois Intermediate Proficiency License required.
• Certification/Completion of ITP program completion of state evaluation required.
  Completion of an Associates Degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
• Advanced or Master Proficiency License is preferred.
• Demonstrated fluency in American Sign Language including excellent expressive and receptive skills. Interpreters need to be registered with Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission required.
• Experience interpreting college-level material and/or GED material to hearing impaired students preferred.
  
  

This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified applicants. As hiring needs arise these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews.

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College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities programs and/or activities on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin ancestry veterans status marital status disability military status unfavorable discharge from military service or on any other basis protected by law.