Interpreter (Part-time)
Collin College

Primary Location:

2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Provide clear and accurate interpreting/translating services for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in all college-related activities, classes, programs, and events.

Interpreter trainees will mentor with current full-time staff interpreters.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Certified Interpreters will interpret for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in classroom settings and at college-related activities.
• Utilize several modes of communication including ASL, Signed English, Contact Variety English Contact Variety ASL, and/or Oral methods.
• Follow the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Texas Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Code of Ethics.
• Discuss with the student their preferred/appropriate seating arrangements.
• Use the interpreter coordinator as a resource to help with problem-solving as necessary.
• Report schedule changes, appropriateness of skill level for a particular class, faculty cooperation, course content or style, and feedback about student's use of Interpreter to the Interpreter Coordinator.
• Adhere to the college and department policies and procedures.
• Perform Interpreter skill-building activities to continually improve/enhance current knowledge and skills related to interpreting.
• Attend and participate in annual in-service training sessions and workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ensure student and class information is secured on a daily basis.

Interpreter Trainee Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mentor with a current staff interpreter to improve interpreting skills, ability, self-critique, analysis of work, and ability to accept and integrate feedback.
• Learn appropriate on-the-job ethics and behaviors required in the field of interpreting.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Code of Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of deaf culture
• Knowledge of the proper use of an interpreter
• Fluency in spoken English
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Computer and applicable software skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a passion for the interpreting profession
• Ability to interpret and sign American Sign Language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to attend workshops on a variety of interpreting topics
• Ability to research, apply for and attend continuing education classes

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements
Current Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification, or current national equivalent certification required.

A minimum of two (2) years' experience as an interpreter in a college, university setting, or Deaf Service Agency is desired but not required.

Interpreter Trainee Requirements (Salary Grade HR207):

• Minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Interpreting classes
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture
• Awareness of Interpreter Professional Code of Conduct
• Fluency in spoken English
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Computer and applicable software skills

Licenses and Certifications
Part-time interpreter salary grade/hourly rate is determined based on certification level completed at time of hire:

• INTERPRETER TRAINEE (Salary Grade HR207) - Must be enroll in or have complete an accredited Interpreter training program
• INTERPRETER I (Salary Grade HR212) - BEI Basic certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: BEI Level I, NIC
• INTERPRETER II (Salary Grade HR214) - BEI Level II certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: CI, CT, IC, IT
• INTERPRETER III (Salary Grade HR219) - BEI Advanced certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: BEI Level III, NIC Advanced, CSC, IC/TC, CI/CT, RSC, CDI
• INTERPRETER IV (Salary Grade HR221) - BEI Level IV certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: MCSC, SCL
• INTERPRETER V (Salary Grade HR222) - BEI Master certification or equivalent. Equivalent certifications: BEI Level V, NIC Master

NOTE: Part-time Interpreters will receive a 10% pay differential for nights after 5 p.m. and weekends.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$19.09

Hourly

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu.

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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