Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Staff Deaf Interpreter
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central Street
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Description
The Interpreting Services Department at The Learning Center for the Deaf
provides American Sign

Language interpreting in a variety of settings, including educational,
medical and therapeutic

environments. Our Deaf interpreters have extensive training in utilizing
their native knowledge of

ASL for assessment and specialized situations. These assignments require
nuanced translations

that contain cultural, visual, tactile and linguistic elements. We also
provide information regarding

the Deaf Community, how to work with interpreters, and how to make
communication more

accessible. Our team of schedulers coordinate, schedule, and support
interpreters in an effort to

maintain the smooth operation of the entire department.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Interpreting Services

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpreters will provide interpreting services for a variety of internal and
external clients for in-

person or remote requests.

Interpreting assignments can range from but are not limited to administrative
meetings, student

and parent conferences, educational mainstreaming, in-services, mental health
situations, IEP/ISP

meetings, guest lectures, field trips, performing arts, and formal
ceremonies.

Interpreters will work solo or teamed with interpreters such as ASL
Interpreters and Legal

interpreters as appropriate.

Maintain professional growth and certification through participation in
Certificate Maintenance

Program (CMP) or Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET).

Participate in in-service and staff development activities, as appropriate.

Performs other tasks as directed by the Supervisor.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of

activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties,

responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and
applicants for

employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and
employment without

regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex,
gender identity, age, criminal

record (inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation,
sexual harassment, sexual

orientation, genetics, active military, and any other legally protected
characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and
reasonable

accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.



Requirements:
Deaf Interpreter required to have a general Deaf interpreter training in
addition to having specialized training and knowledge of meeting unique
communication modes
Use standard practices and ethical decision making in accordance to the Code
of
Professional Conduct and the Standard Practice Papers
Must have a minimum of one to five years of experience as a working
interpreter, or equivalent experience
Must have or be willing to obtain the status of Massachusetts Commission for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing State Approved Deaf Interpreter, national
certification preferred (RID, BEI)
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Strong Google Suite skills and general computer literacy
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/525718