Sign Language Interpreter
Part Time
Whitfield-Murray County
Campus/Catoosa County Campus
Job summary:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for Sign Language
interpreter part time for Whitfield Murray Campus and Catoosa County Campus. Under general
supervision, this individual will confer and plan with students, instructors, and other
interpreters in preparation for assignments. Individual assignments may vary based on the
specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of students or other consumers. Assignments
may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. May be required to travel
to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position reports to the Director of
Accessibility Services.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides interpreting/transliterating in the classroom, for meetings, registration, testing,
tutoring, counseling, etc., for deaf and hard of hearing students;
- Confers and plans with students, teachers and other interpreters in preparation for
assignments;
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Decision making and problem solving skills
- Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
- Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
- Ability to interpret and translate basic skills
Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have two years related work experience in Educational
Environment, and possess the ability to interpret and translate college-level classes,
communicate in a concise and effective manner, understand and follow instructors precisely,
experience in Microsoft Office Applications, and effective communication and interpersonal
skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be RID certified, possess a signed Communication Proficiency
Interview Letter, an Associate’s degree, and have previous experience of ASL interpreting in a
secondary or post-secondary school system. The successful candidate will also be able to
demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural student population,
have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possesses excellent organizational skills,
knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, and will adherence to Registry of Interpreters for
the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct policy.
Physical Demands:
Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting,
standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a
light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry
purposes. If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a
vehicle and sit for extended periods.
Salary: $30.00-$50.00
Benefits:
If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available. If this is a full-time position, benefits
include: 13 paid State holidays, annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, educational support
leave, options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package, 401k & 457 options,
a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of
Georgia or the Employer’s Retirement System of Georgia.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Application Process:
All application packets MUST be completed via the GNTC Online Job Center at
www.gntc.edu/about/employment/. We do not accept resumes, transcripts, etc. in any other
format except through the Online Job Center. As a part of the application process, interested
candidates will also be required to upload documents such as a resume, work references,
contact information, education credentials such as licenses, certifications, and transcripts, if
applicable and those applicable will be verified prior to beginning employment. Pursuant to
college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check,
shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment. Some positions may require a motor
vehicle record search, credit history and drug screen. No phone calls or emails please.
A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
Equal Opportunity Employer
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable
Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic
origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or
belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special
circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Title IX and Equity Coordinator: Elizabeth Barksdale, Floyd County
Campus, Building I 103, 706-295-6592, ebarksdale@gntc.edu.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person