Job Opportunity at TSTC: Interpreter Wanted
OPENING DATE: August 26, 2014 REQ#: 5P81417302
CLOSING DATE: September 2, 2014 or until filled
POSITION TITLE: SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
Part-time position (Hours vary between 7:30am-10:00pm)
CAMPUS/DEPARTMENT: Central Campus – Disability Support Services
SALARY: $25.00 per hour
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Level I Interpreter Certification (TSID, RID, OR BEI) or meet ADA QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires proficiency in communication and interpretation qualifications standard and the following is required:
• One year full time wage earning sign language interpreting work experience or completion of an Interpreter Preparation Program Internship.
The following is preferred:
• One year full-time wage earning experience sign language interpreting in a post-secondary educational environment.
*An unofficial copy of college transcripts is required with the application. The transcript must show the awarded degree and the date conferred (if completed).
between the hearing-impaired and the non-hearing impaired.
Understanding of a person with deafness preferred form of communication. Show interest, enthusiasm, empathy, and a desire to help others. Must have good interpersonal skills and must be able to communicate effectively both written and orally. Job location may vary from Main Campus, Fort Hood Campus, and other locations as needed in CTC service area. *Successful background check is required for all CTC employment.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Central Texas College. A CTC application must be completed in order to be considered for a position. We only accept applications for open positions.
Please review our vacancy list for our current openings at http://ctcd1.ctcd.edu/jobs/jobs_main.asp.
You need separate application/transcripts for each position of interest (up to 3). You must choose a specific position and requisition number for which to apply. We also require an unofficial copy of your college transcripts with the application if applicable. The transcript must show the awarded degree and the date conferred. We do not require a resume; however, you may include one with the application. If you have any questions, please contact the office at (254) 526-1158.
About Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Waco, Texas
TSTC is the only state-supported technical college system in Texas. TSTC’s statewide role and mission is to efficiently and effectively help Texas meet the high-tech challenges of today’s global economy, in partnership with business and industry, government agencies, and other educational institutions. If this is a mission you could support and help TSTC achieve, please complete our application process.
The Access and Learning Accommodations Department is currently accepting applications for an Interpreter. If you have excellent communication skills, love working with students, and work well under pressure then you are urged to apply to the following position.
The interpreter, a staff position, interprets or transliterates between hearing faculty, staff, and students using spoken or written English, and Deaf students and staff using American Sign Language or Signed English. The interpreter will assist with the following functions:
• Interpret or transliterate spoken, written and signed information into American Sign
• Function as Interpreter in self-paced instructional area when designated.
• Prepare for class through study of instructional materials and devote office time to
Working Conditions:
Language and Signed English in any TSTC instructional situation, lab, recreational activity, field trip, registration, tour and selected emergency and administrative setting. increasing sign vocabulary, improving American Sign Language interpreting techniques, and learning specific technical signs.
Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Possibility of interpreting outside the conventional classroom setting as interpreter may be interpreting outside. Occasional field trips for College or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement.
Minimum Requirements & Education:
• Familiar with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and the Department of Assistive
• Knowledge of psychosocial, linguistic and cultural aspects.
• Understanding of the Interpreter’s role in an educational setting.
• Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college
• Basic Level Certificate or Advanced Level Certificate or Master Level Certificate awarded
• Generalist certificate or Specialist certificate awarded by the Registry of Interpreters for
• Comparable out-of-state Quality Assurance State Screening Certificate.
• The equivalent of one year participation in professional interpreter’s training as evidenced
• Basic Level Certificate or Advanced Level Certificate or National Interpreter Certification
Annual Salary- $24,900 or higher dependent on skills and experience.
*Security sensitive position.
and Rehabilitative Services (DARS/BEI) Code of Ethics, and with guidelines for post-secondary interpreting.
or university is preferred.
by Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)/the Board of Evaluation of
Interpreters (BEI) OR
the Deaf, Inc. (RID) OR
by documentation of professional training workshops/seminars.
(NIC) or NIC Master preferred.
Please apply at TSTC website: http://www.tstc.jobs/