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Working Title:

American Sign Language Interpreter Lead

Institution:

Saint Paul College

Classification Title:

Sign Language Interpreter Lead

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$26.95 - $39.34

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position provides impartial and accurate interpretation or transliteration of information into American Sign Language, Sign Systems, and spoken English for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities. This position provides expertise and technical assistance to agencies and interpreters/interveners regarding accessibility for all students. This position coordinates, schedules, and directs all interpreter services for prospective and current students for ADR interpreters team. This position also leads efforts to promote equity and inclusion by advancing best practices that support and empower the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community within educational and institutional settings.

Job Duties:

+ ASL interpreting and/or transliteration services for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing students, prioritizing American Sign Language based on each student's language preference.

+ Coordinate all interpreter services for prospective and current students.

+ Lead efforts to promote equity and inclusion by advancing best practices that support and empower the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community within educational and institutional settings.

+ Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $26.95 - $39.34 hourly.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration **OR** (RID) Comprehensive Skills Certificate **OR** National Association of the Deaf Proficiency Certificate Level III or higher (IV or V) **AND** 2 years experience as a sign language interpreter.

+ Skills sufficient both written and verbal for effective communication.

+ Skills in forecasting, synthesizing, and extracting meaning in another’s language, spoken or signed, and producing an equivalent message into an intelligible form for all clientele.

+ Skills in simultaneous mental and physical processing of auditory and visual information and formulation of an accurate interpretation of another’s intent, spirit, and sophistication of language.

+ Current working knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and software used as assistive technology (e.g. MS Office applications, Read & Write Gold, Adobe Pro, JAWS, etc.).

+ The ability to work independently and as part of an interpreting team.

+ Ability to identify and accommodate DHH individuals’ language preferences and comprehension level, including attention to dialect and register.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ AAS degree from a recognized interpreting program and 4 years experience as a sign language interpreter.

+ Demonstrated ability to be well organized in a multi-faceted, multi-task environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow up on activities without supervision, and develop effective procedures for work projects to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to identify and accommodate deaf/hard of hearing students/customers’ language preferences and comprehension level.

+ Basic understanding of issues and policies related to accessibility, including Section 508, ADA, and principles of Universal Design for Learning, copyright, and other laws.

+ The ability to work within a team; be amenable to cross-training; and build good working relationships with other staff, faculty, students, and the general public.

Other Requirements

All resumes must clearly address the Required Qualifications as stated above. If your skills match the required skill for this position, the department may contact you. Reference checks will be conducted for all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education and contact with the finalist current and/or previous employers. Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsorship or take over sponsorship of employment visa at our institution. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; hours vary. Weekends as needed.

Telework (Yes/No)

Telework opportunities are not available for this position.

About

Saint Paul College was established in 1910, and we are proud to be honoring education for more than a century. SPC-Quick Facts (http://www.saintpaul.edu/about-us/quick-facts/)

Saint Paul College is committed to supporting diversity in all of its forms. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a  Beyond the Yellow Ribbon   employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-13-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-08-2025

Close Date:

07-23-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Tatiana Posusta

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]