<p>Classification</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Minimum Pay</p> <p>$58,904.00</p> <p>Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY</p> <p>The Educational Interpreter is to provide district-wide interpreting services and other services that meet the needs of students/individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Coordinate interpreting services with outside entities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Interpret/transliterate both expressive and receptively all activities related to courses, educational achievement, and MCC supported events. </li><li>Plan and implement scheduling of interpreting services to meet student needs and the needs of the College. </li><li>Collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs on interpreting budget. </li><li>Work directly with faculty, staff, and freelance interpreters providing training and support in all areas relating to services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. </li><li>Plan, implement, and review departmental goals, Attend appropriate workshops, conferences, or seminars for professional development. Maintain licensure. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, including grammar, syntax, idioms, and academic vocabulary. </li><li>Ability to accurately and efficiently interpret spoken English into ASL and vice versa in real time, maintaining tone, register, and intent. </li><li>Understanding of deaf culture. </li><li>Understanding of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct. </li><li>Familiarity with terminology across multiple academic disciplines (i.e STEM, Health Professions, Trades and Technical Sciences, Information Technology, Humanities, Business, Social Sciences). </li><li>Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and institutional accommodations. </li><li>Understanding of higher education environments, including lecture styles, lab sessions, online/hybrid platforms, and campus etiquette. </li><li>Competence with remote interpreting platforms (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams), captioning tools, and digital resource navigation. </li><li>Work effectively with freelance interpreters, faculty, Disability Support Services staff, and students to ensure access. </li><li>Maintain boundaries, confidentiality, and a neutral presence in academic settings. </li><li>Ability to coordinate multiple interpreting schedules for students. </li><li>Ability to problem-solve and be flexible for last-minute requests and schedule changes. </li><li>Ability to collaborate to monitor the department's interpreting budget. </li><li>Knowledge of the Federal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree from an accredited interpreter training program OR interpreting/transliterating experience across the bilingual continuum working with deaf or hard of hearing adults for a minimum of one year. </li><li>One year experience as an interpreter. </li><li>Licensure from the state of Nebraska. </li><li>Knowledge of the procedures, functions, and limitations of an interpreter's role and responsibilities. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Ability to plan, organize, and manage time. </li><li>Knowledge of current software applications. </li><li>Preferred experience interpreting in a post-secondary educational setting. </li><li>Preferred experience with educational and other student services procedures and practices in a post-secondary setting. </li></ul> <p>The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.</p>