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ASL Interpreter Casual Part-Time

Employer
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Location
Framingham, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, Translator
Job Type
Part-Time
Description

An Interpreters primary function is to facilitate communication based on the assignment.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Interpreting Services

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Interpreters will provide a variety of interpreting services at TLC in support of our organization's mission.
  • Provide interpreting services for a variety of community clients.
  • Interpreting assignments can range from but are not limited to administrative meetings, student and parent conferences, educational mainstreaming, in-services, IEP/ISP meetings, guest lectures, field trips, performing arts, formal ceremonies, mental health situations and medical appointments.
  • Interpreters will work with specialized interpreters such as CDIs, DeafBlind, and Legal interpreters as appropriate.
  • Maintain professional growth and certification through participation in RIDs Certificate Maintenance Program (CMP) or Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET).


*Performs other tasks as directed by the Supervisor.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record (inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years interpreting experience preferred, not required
  • EIPA, MCDHH screening or equivalent required, RID national certification preferred
  • Must demonstrate sufficient linguistic fluency and cognitive flexibility to pass the TLC screening process
  • Advanced cultural knowledge of the Deaf community and its resources
  • Must be a member in good standing with The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
  • Knowledge and application of the NAD/RID Code of Professional Conduct to ethical decision making and the interpreting process
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
  • No specific requirement for number of hours worked

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