Sign Language interpreter

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER      Under direction, interprets/transliterates spoken language using American Sign Language or other manual sign system, and vice versa, to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals; serve as a liaison between deaf/hard of hearing students, hearing students and instructors; and perform related work as required KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. 1.


• Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations using manual sign system appropriate for the language and the cultural background of deaf/hard of hearing students and staff. 2.
• Accurately Interprets deaf/hard of hearing students’ signs into fluent English for other students, faculty 3.
• Adheres to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.  ...