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University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · 5 months ago

Interpreter, Sign Language

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60/hr - $70/hr

3+ years exp

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking several Contingent Category I Sign Language Interpreters to support deaf/hard of hearing students in an educational setting. The role involves interpreting various spoken word situations and ensuring comprehension by adjusting interpretive language according to the students' needs.

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Responsibilities

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

Recognizes and adjusts interpretive language to match the student’s preferred language and language mode to ensure that the student comprehends the interpretation

Interprets deaf/hard of hearing students’ signs into fluent English for other students, faculty, and college staff

Works with faculty and college departments to gain understanding of relevant course concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf/hard of hearing students

Provides information and orientation to deaf/hard of hearing students in emergency situations

Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters

Utilizes technologies to transcribe speech to text in classroom and other settings

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

American Sign LanguageSign Language InterpretingCertification by RIDNADDeaf cultureTechnical vocabulary knowledgeEnglishAnalytical thinkingEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Completion of an accredited interpreter training program

Three years experience as a sign language interpreter including experience in a post-secondary educational setting

Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or certification by the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) or an equivalent certification

Understanding of American Sign Language or other sign system used by student and technical signs or specialized vocabulary used in the courses to which the incumbent is assigned

Understanding of deaf culture, deaf community, and resources available to the deaf

Understanding of the challenges and issues that face students with deafness and hearing impairment

Understanding of and skill in using proper English, including vocabulary and grammar

Familiarity with the Code of Ethics of the National Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Familiarity with specialized equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing (such as TTY/VP)

Proficiency in interpreting spoken language to sign language and interpreting sign to spoken language for lectures, classes, labs, meetings and various assignments

Skill in conveying the different registers of the speaker, e.g. degree of formality, range of emotion, directness, and discourse markers which indicates the comment is an aside or a sidebar to the main conversation

Skill in recognizing when communication provided by the interpreter is or is not clearly understood by the student and is utilizing appropriate signs from already known signs to promote the understanding of concepts and words found in an academic setting

Skill in researching for signs that are needed for the academic area

Knowledge of position requirements

Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws

Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems

Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts

Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently

Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery

Benefits

Subsidized health and prescription drug benefit coverage

Company

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) was founded in 1807.

Founded in 1953

Catonsville, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.mprc.umaryland.edu

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