What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter position at Amarillo College?
Summary
At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Interpreter who will be all-in on our mission and who will take the spoken message and transform it into the best possible version of sign language in order to convey the essence of the message. The sign language interpreter will be responsible for translating everything that is said in exactly the same manner in which it was intended.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of college coursework and demonstrated ability to sign using traditional ASL sign language skills.
- Some sign language coursework either at the high school or college level.
Preferred: Associate’s Degree.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
Required: Must be a certified interpreter or preparing to sit for the sign language interpreter exams. (ASL Sign Language.)
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Some experience working with hard of hearing/deaf individuals using ASL interpreting skills.
Preferred: A minimum of 1 (one) year of experience working in a school or college setting.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and requirements of the position.
- Use ASL, American Sign Language to translate information.
- Must be able to translate any class needed by a particular student.
- Must be able to voice for the hearing impaired/deaf student.
- Must be able to keep pace with the class so the student is able to obtain the information presented.
- Follow interpreter code of conduct.
- Must be able to attend classes with the hard of hearing/deaf student.
- Required to interact with all levels of departmental personnel, students, vendors, community, and management with professionalism and respect.
- Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficient Communication Skills (Interpersonal, Verbal, and Written).
- Active Listening and Critical Thinking Skills.
- Excellent Attention to Detail.
Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.
Pay grade 10 Amarillo College Pay Grades, (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.
Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)
Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.
Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
