Interpreter, Sign Language

POSITION TITLE

Interpreter, Sign Language

STATUS: Part Time (daytime only)

DEPARTMENT: Disability Services

DIVISION: Student Development

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

UNION: Non-union

REPORTS TO: Director, Disability Services

PLACEMENT: Support staff, Grade 7

HIRING RANGE: $45.00 hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, the sign language interpreter provides services to students who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have other communication disorders. The sign language interpreter assists faculty, staff, students, and District 525 community members by providing sign language as a required accommodation under Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 at all campus locations during daytime hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.
2. Translate oral communication into sign language for students, faculty, staff, and community members during events including scheduled classroom session(s), meetings, campus events, colloquia, telephone calls, and other situations as needed.
3. Interpret and transliterate American Sign Language and signed English into oral or written language.
4. Follow the procedures related to scheduling, attendance and other procedures outlined in the Sign Language Interpreter Handbook.
5. Abide by the principles of ethical behavior as set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
6. Maintain confidentiality of student documentation and records.
7. Maintain accurate and timely records.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate’s degree.
2. Valid Illinois Interpreter license with Intermediate, Advanced, or Master level proficiency and/or Certification of BEI or RID.
3. Valid Illinois driver’s license and a car.
4. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
5. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Two years of educational interpreting experience.
3. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
4. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule varies depending on department needs.