ASL Interpreter

$49,116 - $66,012/Yr

Central Washington University - Ellensburg, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Ellensburg, WA

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The ASL Interpreter at Central Washington University plays a crucial role in providing equal access to education for Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing students. This campus-based position involves working closely with the Disability Services team to facilitate communication in various academic settings, ensuring that all students can fully participate in their educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpreting and transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing students in classes, events, and meetings.
• Interpret complex and technical information during lectures and labs, adjusting as needed based on the student's requirements.
• Facilitate communication by interpreting students' contributions and questions to faculty and classmates.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students to support communication needs.
• Assess and adjust the physical environment to enhance communication, including lighting and seating arrangements.

Requirements

• Certified and qualified American Sign Language Interpreter.
• Fluency in English and American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of interpreting as per the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in higher education settings.
• Familiarity with diverse academic environments and student needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement and optional savings plans.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• Discounts across town.
• Employee assistance program for individualized counseling.
• Wellness incentive program.