Sign Language Interpreter

Job Summary

Primary responsibility is to provide direct interpretation and to perform those duties that will aid in the provision of the highest quality of interpreting/transliterating services. The duties include but are not limited to assignment preparation, consumer relations, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interpret/transliterate basic to higher level academic classes, lectures, student activity events, and other special events as needed, where receptive interpreting would be required.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing notes and course outline, previewing required texts and course materials, and speaking with faculty, speaker, and/or students.
• Work collaboratively with department staff, faculty, college staff, students, and administrators.
• Meet regularly with the Supervisor of Interpreting Services to review evaluations from consumers and from supervisor observations for development activities.
• Assess language or communication modes of the consumers served.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development by upgrading interpreting skills, developing specialized content expertise, and enhancing interpersonal communication skills through participation in continuing education, in-service training, and related educational opportunities.
• May travel to alternative sites for interpreting assignments as needed.
• Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree preferred
• 2 years experience preferably in a college or university setting required

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License
• Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreter (BEI) Basic Certification required; applicants who are not currently certified will be considered provided they agree to obtain the certification within 12 months of employment (as a condition of their continued employment)

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Texas BEI/RID Code of Professional Conduct and Deaf Culture

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

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EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra Jacobson, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.