What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Certified Interpreter/Captionist position at Tyler Junior College?
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description
The Interpreter/Captionist, Disability Services is a full-time, 10-month position responsible to Director of Disabilities and Deaf/HoH Student Services Coordinator.
Essential Functions and Duties
- 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, Excel reports, data entry and other computer-based activities
- Assisting with scheduling and dispatching interpreter assignments
- Communicating effectively with Deaf/HoH publics of the College
- Assisting Hearing Loss Services 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 Hearing Loss Services Coordinator and Director of Disabilities
Qualifications
- State or National Interpreter Certification required
- Degree in Interpreting (AAS ITP) preferred
- Captioning experience preferred
- Post-secondary interpreting experience preferred
- Strictly adhere to RID/BEI CPC (Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters)
- Must be able to communicate effectively in person, and by email, in online formats, 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
Supplemental Information
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 or expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.
