American Sign Language Interpreter Job at Summit Educational Service Center, Tallmadge, OH

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  • Summit Educational Service Center
  • Tallmadge, OH

Job Description

American Sign Language Interpreter

Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in classrooms and meetings using American Sign Language or other manual sign system; serves as a liaison between deaf or hard of hearing students, hearing students and instructors; and performs related work as required.

Provides sign-language interpreter services. 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 students and staff. Maintains awareness of best practices, emerging trends and new legislation relating to Sign Language/Interpreting functional area. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to accurately interpret spoken language to sign language and interpret sign to spoken language for lecture classes, physical education classes, labs, meetings and various assignments as scheduled; follow and give oral and written directions; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population; maintain cooperative working relationships. Knowledge of American Sign Language or other sign system used by students; technical signs or specialized vocabulary used in the courses assigned; deaf culture, local deaf community, and resources for the deaf; specialized equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently.

Job Tags

Local area, Afternoon shift

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