Positions function as part of a team to assist in providing impartial and accurate interpretation of information by relaying American Sign Language, Sign Systems, and Spoken English for hearing, hard-of-hearing, and deaf-blind individuals. Positions serve as a liaison between deaf and hard-of-hearing persons and hearing persons.

This is the entry-level for the series. Incumbents work in a developing capacity with increased responsibility for performing a range of interpreting assignments most often in a classroom or related instructional setting, such as technical lectures and classroom presentations.

Interprets and explains information from spoken words and phrases using hand signs for the deaf or hard-of-hearing in a variety of settings;

Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations using American Sign Language or other manual sign system appropriate for the language and the cultural background of deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals;

Demonstrates understanding and respect of cultural norms, values, and perspectives of the Deaf community, helping to ensure that the message is culturally appropriate and understood by all parties involved;

Adherence to a strict code of ethics, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality; maintains professional boundaries, ensuring their interpretations are accurate and unbiased;

Engages in training to enhance skills, knowledge, and cultural competency through ongoing professional development;

Engages in preparatory work including researching subject matters, gathering relevant vocabulary and terminology, and familiarizing with the context of the communication to ensure accurate and effective interpretation;

Provides support by explaining communication dynamics, interpreting in various settings such as educational institutions, healthcare facilities, legal proceedings, meetings, and social events;

Collaborates with other professionals, educators, healthcare providers, social workers, etc., to ensure effective communication and the provision of appropriate services to individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing;

Participates in team meetings, consultations, and provides guidance on communication access needs;

Reviews the daily calendar and receives assignments from the Coordinator of Interpretive Services and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required;

Communicates issues or situations that may impede the facilitation of interpretation;

Performs other duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

One year of experience facilitating communication between deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing persons, and hearing persons in a variety of settings;

Current valid certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and demonstrated skill for application of the RID Code of Professional Conduct;

For interpreters serving in K-12 educational settings, an Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment performance score of 4.5 or higher;

Two-year college degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program;