"ASL Interpreter Specialist - Sign Language Interpreter Spec"

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a ASL Interpreter Specialist. This is a full-time probationary position within the Center for Accessibility Resources. The Center for Accessibility Resources supports eligible students with disabilities by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations as required by Federal, State laws and Minnesota State Board Policy 1B, 4 in support of the Metropolitan State University mission of equal opportunity for all individuals to participate in university programs, services and activities. This position ensures equal access to university life by providing effective sign language interpreting for students and visitors who are deaf and hard of hearing. This position will support the Center for Accessibility Resources staff in providing accommodations and services to students with disabilities and assisting faculty with classroom accessibility.

Salary Range

$55,186.00 - $80,492.00 Annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing using English.
• National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration OR (RID) Comprehensive Skills Certificate OR National Association of the Deaf Proficiency Certificate Level III or higher (IV or V).
• Two years’ experience as a sign language interpreter.
• Skills in forecasting, synthesizing and extracting meaning in another’s language, spoken or signed, and to produce an equivalent message into an intelligible form for all clientele.
• Skills in simultaneous mental and physical processing of auditory and visual information and formulation of an accurate interpretation of another’s intent, spirit and sophistication of language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current working knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and software used as assistive technology (e.g. MS Office applications, Read Write Gold, Adobe Pro, JAWS, etc.).
• AAS degree from recognized interpreting program and four years’ experience as a sign language interpreter.
• Demonstrated ability to be well organized in a multi-faceted, multi-task environment.
• Basic understanding of issues and policies related to accessibility, including Section 508, ADA, and principles of Universal Design for Learning, copyright and other laws.
• Skill in providing lead work for other sufficient to plan, coordinate, and direct alternative media requests.
• Ability to operate and assist students with educational software or assistive technology that provides an accommodation to their learning.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Be proficient in the sign language systems and demonstrate a mastery of specialized and technical signs appropriate to interpreting in a university setting.

Physical Requirements

Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

Work Shift

Monday – Friday, 1 pm-9:30 pm, with some morning and weekend hours required based upon need.

Open until filled. Priority applications must be received by 12:01 AM on January 27th, 2025.

Employment for this position is covered by the MAPE collective bargaining agreement which can be found at: MAPE Contract 2023-2025