The Educational Sign Language Interpreter-Part Time reports to the Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. The primary function of the interpreter is to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing persons using American Sign Language (ASL.).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
1. Facilitates communication between deaf and hearing persons for off-campus assignments for Liberty University Interpreting Services (LUIS) using American Sign Language. (90%)
2. Facilitates communications between deaf students/faculty and hearing students/faculty in the classroom and university extracurricular events (as requested) using American Sign Language. (10%)
Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
The minimum credential requirement would be a VQAS level III (Virginia Quality Assurance Screening) or other state equivalent (providing the VQAS test is taken and passed within 6 months of employment) credentials along with substantial experience in the field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given for National Certification; VQAS screening Level III or Level IV; four year college degree with national RID certification; experience in higher education.