Staff ASL Interpreter, Community

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Staff ASL Interpreter – Community

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

REV: 6/29/2023

POST: 02/27/2024

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Supervisor of ASD Interpreting, the Staff Interpreter will be assigned to a variety of work and interpreting situations in the Community. The Interpreter will interpret accurately and completely, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into consideration the cultural context that is responsive to the demands of the situation (in-person and/or virtual).

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Provide communication access for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind individuals using formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences.
• Provide close-vision and/or tactile interpreting services to Deaf Blind community members.
• Adhere to strict guidelines for confidentiality and ethical conduct, including the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct.
• Interpret a wide variety of Community assignments and settings to include but not limited to Medical, Mental Health, State, Post Secondary, Business, Conferences, and Trainings. Support effective and equitable communication via in-person or virtual platforms.
• Manage set-up and flow of communication to promote communicative autonomy.
• Facilitate communication across cultural differences and alerts all parties to significant cultural or linguistic disparities that may significantly impact outcomes.
• Other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates honest & ethical conduct
• Able to interpret complex concepts into preferred language
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality and understands the interpreter scope of practice
• Able to adapt to fast-paced technology changes within the working environment
• Demonstrate personal flexibility to meet a variety communication needs.
• Ability to manage and communicate unanticipated changes throughout the day.
• Ability to provide services in multiple modalities: both in-person and virtually.
• Prompt response to scheduling changes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Interpreter Certification required: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): CI, CT, CSC, NIC Certified, or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level V
• Must maintain registration with the State of Connecticut Interpreter Registry
• 3 Years or more Certified Interpreting Experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Willing to travel and provide interpreting services in multiple locations and settings
• Valid driver’s license required

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Outstanding benefits package including Retirement with school matching, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits.

$1000 sign on bonus after one year of service

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).