SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Job at The Harmony Center, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • The Harmony Center
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf or hard of hearing individuals in classrooms and
meetings using American Sign Language or other manual sign system; serves as a liaison between
deaf or hard of hearing students, hearing students and instructors; and performs related work as
required. Provides sign-language interpreter services.
• Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other
spoken word situations using American Sign Language or other manual sign system appropriate
for the language and the cultural background of deaf or hard of hearing students and staff.
• Assists in creating interpreter schedules to cover all student classes requiring services, including
part-time staff and contractors.
• Receives request for accommodations and documents, determines services needed, and
coordinates services for deaf or hard of hearing and blind or low vision students.
• Ensures appropriate intake, advising, retention and follow-up services for deaf or hard of hearing
students.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are compliant with Section 504 and ADA.
• Collaborates with faculty and College departments to gain understanding of relevant concepts to
better facilitate translation for deaf or hard of hearing students.
• Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to various locations in Cameron and Willacy counties to fulfill
position responsibilities.
• Assists with preparation and production of new student convocation, College commencement
exercises, and Disability Support Services sponsored workshops and materials.
• Assists in the collection and preparation of documents, including Brailling, for students with
disabilities.
• Assists in the coordination of services for students with disabilities, including meeting with course
faculty.

Job Tags

Part time, For contractors,

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