ASL Interpreter (Part-time)

About the role

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Provide effective interpreting and transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing people which includes any oral communication during in-person and virtual classroom instruction (labs included), scheduled instructor appointments, scheduled tutoring sessions, any student services appointments, and student services events, etc. Develop partnerships within classroom and educate community partners, agencies, and organizations regarding interpreter services. This is a REMOTE position. The selected candidate must be available (Monday–Friday) to work flexible daytime and/or evening hours and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and transliterate during in-person and virtual classroom instruction (including labs)
• Interpret during scheduled instructor appointments, tutoring sessions, student services appointments, and student services events
• Develop partnerships within classrooms and educate community partners about interpreter services

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant work-related experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in ASL
• Demonstrated proficiency using English grammar
• Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III or higher, or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Interpreter Certification (examples include: NIC Master, NIC Advanced, NIC, NAD5, CSC, CI/CT, CDI, RSC, MCSC, OTC CI or CT, TSC4 IC/TC, NAD 4, TSC3, CS-IV, I-IV, T-IV, T-III/I-III, IC or TC, TSC:2, CS-III, I-III, T-III, T-II/I-II, NAD 3, TSC:1, CS-II, I-II, T-II, NAD 3)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire
• Availability Monday–Friday for flexible daytime and/or evening hours and occasional weekends at any VPCC campuses and all extension centers or events
• Availability to work during the fall, spring, and summer semesters

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of deaf culture and language
• Working knowledge of FERPA

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with individuals at all levels
• Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Interpret without any additions, omissions, or other factors that alter the intended meaning of the message from the speaker
• Focus on a single source in the presence of distractions
• Ability to maintain confidential information and accurate record keeping
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English

Additional Considerations

• Experience interpreting at the post-secondary level in a community college setting