Deaf Interpreter

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle Colleges and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates

• Great Medical/Dental plans for the employee and their family

• PEBB Wellness Plan: SmartHealth

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation

• Retirement Plans

• Tuition Waiver for additional education

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in times of need

• Promotional Opportunities

• Orca Card / transportation benefits

• Union Membership

To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Position open until filled.

This position is 25 hours a week. Salary range for this position is: $23.98/hr. - $32.23/hr. (depending on experience)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Under the supervision of the Director of the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), the Deaf Interpreter will be responsible for providing interpreting services and support to the ARC.

The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) promotes equal access to students with documented disabilities by acting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

Application Procedures:

• Attach current resume

• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, pending public health guidance and business needs. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Interpret classroom lectures and discussions, technical material for Deaf students, using American Sign Language (ASL) and/or English (voicing).

• Interpret college activities, meetings, events etc. outside of the classroom as scheduled.

• Interpret for Deaf students; contributions, reports, questions, or discussions to the instructor and to the class.

• Working with the instructor and Deaf student to select the best physical layout for interpreting services, including lighting, seating arrangement, and line of sight to visual aids and instructor.

• Provide ASL expansion of cultural information and subject specific terminology for Deaf students, may provide interpretation and explanation for classroom and subject matter terminology or tutoring outside of classroom if appropriate and as directed by Program Specialist or Director.

• Inform the coordinator of interpreting services of any problems arising in the classroom that inhibit interpretation.

• Keep a record of interpretation done daily and provide a monthly summary of the hours spent with each class; keep daily time sheets.

• Periodically attend meetings on interpreting techniques and methods.

• May assist in the ARC during scheduled hours when interpreting hours are not needed.

• May assist interpreter scheduler in planning schedules for quarter.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Two or more years of college-level course work, experience in interpretation for the deaf may be substituted for college course work on a year-for-year basis.

• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications.

• Two or more years of experience in interpreting for the deaf of which one year must have been in a classroom setting.

Physical Requirements:

The position

• Must be able to sit or stand for 20 minutes at a time while interpreting.

• Must be able to interpret both in-person and over Zoom.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyber bullying.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the colleges Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WA HB 2327.