Job Title
American Sign Language InterpreterTennessee College of Applied Technology Hartsville is accepting résumés and applications for an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter. This position is likely part-time and based upon alternate scheduling.
Employment application may be obtained by request at (615 374-2147 or by email) qualified applicants may submit employment application, résumé and cover letter detailing how they meet the requirements for the position:
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hartsville
716 McMurry Blvd. East
Hartsville, TN 37074-2028
Or submit via email to Susan.McDonald@tcathartsville.edu
TCAT Hartsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: J. Smallwood/Vice President; Jonathan.Smallwood@tcathartsville.edu; 716 McMurry Blvd E, Hartsville, TN 37074; (615) 374-2147. The TCAT Hartsville policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://policies.tbr.edu/policies/equal-employment-opportunity-and-affir....
Application Deadline
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years’ experience in interpreting and completion of transcribing training and/or degree from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree Sign Language/Interpretation or a closely related field plus a minimum of one (1) years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or directly relevant experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Interpreters must be certified and main certification through the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or the National Association of the Deaf, and/or otherwise qualified as determined by disability director or qualified through an independent assessment tool.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills; must have good organizational and planning skills.
Have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationship with students, faculty, staff and public.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting American Sign Language in an educational environment.
Responsibilities
Assists deaf and hard of hearing students in their communication with teachers, administrators and other students.
Interprets instructions, announcements and general conversation for students.
Teaches and interprets sign language for students, teachers and staff.
Distributes, explains, assists with and collects classwork of deaf or hard of hearing students; reinforces classroom instruction as needed within the classroom environment.
Provides guidance and communication assistance to students as needed between classes, during lunch and during extracurricular activities as necessary and as assigned.
Maintains an open line of communication with School Administrators and Instructors.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Skills
Microsoft Office applications.
Alternate ASL Interpretation Applications.