Part-Time Interpreter/Captionist at Tyler Junior College – Tyler, Texas

The Part-Time Interpreter/Captionist is a part-time position responsible to the Coordinator, Hearing Loss Services and Director, Disability Services.

• Providing sign language interpreting/transliterating services for classroom, laboratory and other Tyler Junior College activities as assigned
• Supporting Captioning Work as needed
• Accepting regular and/or substitute disability accommodations assignments as necessary
• Providing office support including but not limited to: record keeping, filing, copying, faxing, Access data base management, Excel reporting and other computer based activities
• Assisting with scheduling and dispatching interpreter assignments
• Communicating effectively with Deaf/HoH publics of the College
• Assisting Interpreter/Coordinator in creating an atmosphere of cordiality and service for staff, program participants and other publics of the College
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Interpreter/Coordinator and Director of Disabilities

Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strictly adhere to RID/BEI CPC (Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters)
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, and by email, in addition to engaging in general telephone/Videophone (VRS). assistance
• Excellent human relations skills required
• Must be able to be an independent problem solver, respect confidentiality and maintain courtesy in dealing with students, faculty, staff and visitors
• Must be available for morning/afternoon/night/weekend flexible scheduling
• Detail-oriented work habits and ability to meet required deadlines

Preferred Education/Experience

• Sign language interpreter with certification or degree
• Captioning experience
• Post-secondary interpreting experience

Other Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.