INTERPRETER FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
#2501
Pay Level: 17
General Characteristics:
An Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired is responsible for performing interpretation and transliteration services for hearing impaired students and other clients of the College; researches for new signs; orients new disabled students who request services; records text onto audiocassettes; does related work as required. Sign language interpretating requires good hearing, a clear speaking voice and manual dexterity. Work requires knowledge and skill in sign language and good grammar.
Examples of Work:
Responsible for performing interpretation and transliteration services for hearing impaired students and other clients of the College; conducts research for new signs. Uses sign language to interpret communications for a lecture, film, videotape or small group. Reverse interprets the hearing impaired person's communication to hearing persons using grammatically correct English. Researches for new sign language symbols and phrases.
Orients and intakes new disabled students requesting services through Disability Services; informs visitors of the services provided through Disability Services; advises on who is eligible and who to contact for services.
Records text onto audiocassettes for learning disabled and visually impaired students.
Stays abreast of new developments and techniques in the hearing impaired interpretation field by attending workshops and conferences and reviewing current literature, legislation, and technology; maintains files.
Plans and coordinates interpreting schedule and the class schedule for other interpreters; contacts interpreters to substitute and cover classes, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of correct English grammar; ability to interpret from sign language to English; ability to translate in a wide variety of settings and on a variety of subjects; skill and proficiency in American Sign Language; skill and proficiency in transliteration; knowledge of laws relating to equal access and needs of the disabled; ability to relate to a diverse population; ability to produce clear recordings; ability to concentrate for extended periods; ability to operate an amplification system, TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf), four-track tape recorder, closed caption decoder, and talking calculator; skill in the operation of a microcomputer; ability to use hands and body to communicate in sign language; ability to use a clear speaking voice; ability to work safely.
Supervision:
Works under the general supervision of the Disability Services Director. A Project Coordinator assigns tasks, provides priorities and is available to answer questions and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. Work is performed independently according to guidelines and the Code of Ethics for interpreters.
Work is reviewed for overall results achieved through feedback from clients.
This position has responsibility to assign tasks
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of Post-secondary education or equivalent with course work or training in sign language and interpreting for the hearing impaired is required.
Two years of experience as a sign interpreter, both one-on-one and before audiences is required.
Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered qualifying.
12/04; updated 7/07