ASL Interpreter (Part-time) at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas

Job Description:

Job Summary / Basic Function:

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:The ASL Interpreter's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing communication and interpretation services to LIT's deaf and hard of hearing students. This position facilitates communication between students, faculty, and staff, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities and participation in campus activities. The ASL Interpreter reports directly to the Communication Access Provider/Student Services. This position is considered non-exempt. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides accurate and effective interpretation of lectures, discussions, presentations, and tutoring sessions in real-time for deaf and hard of hearing students


• Interprets for students during classroom sessions, meetings, events, and other academic activities


• Collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure materials are accessible and appropriately formatted for deaf and hard of hearing students


• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all interpreting situations


• Offer exceptional customer service in a student-centered, professional environment at all times


• Upholds and agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local requirements pertaining to the security, confidentiality, and privacy of information maintained by institution, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)


• Evenings and weekends as needed


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in American Sign Language and knowledge of Deaf culture


• Commitment to providing inclusive and equitable access to education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher in Deaf Education or similar discipline


• Certification from a recognized interpreting organization (e.g. RID, NIC, BEI)


• Experience working in an academic setting

$30-35/hour

Varies

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

LIT's
Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest, Room 128, at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-839-2032 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

https://jobs.lit.edu/postings/2309

11/19/2024

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