Job Description

Posting number: 25-26-P19

Department: Human Resources

Job classification: Sign Language Interpreter 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Higher Education

Olympic College is seeking two part-time American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to support the instructional needs of the American Sign Language program. These two positions will work in direct support of one ASL faculty member and require a flexible schedule to meet classroom, instructional, and college-related communication needs. The ASL Interpreters will provide impartial, accurate, and culturally appropriate interpretation by relaying American Sign Language, sign systems, and spoken English for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind individuals. Serving as a communication liaison between deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals, this position helps ensure effective communication and equitable access to college programs, services, and activities while advancing Olympic College's commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and student success.

Examples of duties

• Interpret complex academic, technical, and administrative communications involving specialized terminology and abstract concepts during classroom instruction, lectures, faculty meetings, committee meetings, student advising appointments, office hours, and professional development activities.
• Interpret college-sponsored events, including commencement, orientations, cultural events, student activities, award ceremonies, staff meetings/events, and community outreach programs.
• Interpret administrative activities including hiring interviews, Human Resources meetings, performance evaluations, safety training, technology training, union meetings, and other workplace functions.
• Review course materials, meeting agendas, presentations, and supporting documentation to prepare for interpreting assignments.
• Research specialized in terminology, technical language, and subject matter to ensure accurate interpretation of complex concepts.
• Identify unfamiliar terminology, acronyms, and technical concepts requiring additional preparation prior to interpreting assignments.
• Close caption visual materials allowing access for all student.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience facilitating communication between deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing people, and hearing people in a variety of settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current valid certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and demonstrated skill for application of the RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience facilitating communication between deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing people, and hearing people in a higher education setting
• Two-year college degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program

Supplemental information

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is an hourly position scheduled to work up to 18 hours per week, with a salary of $30.90 - $ 40.48 per hour*

*This is a part-time classified position. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A. After completing the six-month probation, your salary will increase by 2 steps. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Associate (WPEA) Union. Classified positions may qualify for the following benefits:

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, paid holidays, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration for on-site childcare based on space availability.

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Olympic College

Human Resources

1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 – 5th Floor

Bremerton, WA 98337

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic