American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpreter

Job Announcement Position Information Position Title American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpreter Campus All Campuses Department Disability Services (Title 504) Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description The interpreter will interpret English to ASL and interpret ASL to English for deaf students. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities Interpret ASL to English and English to ASL for deaf students during class, for meetings with professors and other faculty/staff members, at college events and as needed for situations at Union college. Education Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Must have graduated from an American Sign Language Interpreting Program.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification ( NIC ) helpful. Experience
• 1-3 years' experience in educational interpreting. Competencies and Skills Required
• Fluency in American Sign Language Interpretation.
• Conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of a speaker to a deaf/hard of hearing person. Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

Salary $65/hour Additional Information Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. Union College is an

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