Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Kirkland, WA
Job Type: Hourly - Temporary
Job Number: ASLInterpreter
Department: Student Services
Divison: Advising
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), located 15 miles northeast of Seattle, is the only public institute of technology in Washington state and has provided high quality education since 1949. We offer 10 applied bachelor's degrees, 43 associate degrees and 91 professional certificates in 42 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech is located within the city of Kirkland, which is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. LWTech was recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 150 two-year colleges in the nation in 2018 and is proud to be a Military Friendly School.
LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council.
The sign language interpreter provides interpreting and support services to Deaf and hearing impaired students attending Lake Washington Institute of Technology; facilitates communication between the students and their instructors, peers, and other personnel in the college; interprets non-technical and technical lectures and classroom presentations. Other typical duties, when not providing interpreting, include taking part in meetings as required by student services or the instructional program, working closely with counselors and other student services staff to provide interpreting services to enrolled students, and maintaining close communication with the staff to monitor any daily or weekly changes in interpreter scheduling. This is a temporary, part-time, hourly position that reports to the director of student development or designee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Provide expressive and voice or oral interpreting for Deaf and hearing impaired students in professional-technical courses and academic classes, extra-curricular events, and meetings
- Assist faculty to meet the needs of Deaf students in the classroom; communicate assignment instructions and other information from the faculty to the Deaf student
- Convey intent as well as spoken words when interpreting
- Use reverse interpretation, relaying questions and contributions from Deaf students back to the faculty
- Encourage Deaf students to use standard signs
- May assist in scheduling other interpreters
- Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality
- Perform related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS - Associate's degree or higher in ASL/ITP; Bachelor's degree preferred
- One to three years work experience in sign language interpretation required; over three years work experience preferred
- Current ASL certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with diverse student populations and work environments
- Experience within the technical or community college and/or educational setting preferred
- Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Placement on the interpreter hourly schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The hourly rate schedule is as followed:
Step I ranges from $36.97-44.39
Step II ranges from $51.81-59.19
Step III ranges from $59.19-66.61
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
- Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
- Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal Authorization to work.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Executive Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech's Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
Hourly/temporary employees are eligible for benefits if they work an average of at least 80 hours per month and work for at least 8 hours in each month for more than 6 consecutive months. Sick leave accures at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- High school diploma or equivalent
- High school/equivalent and some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Earned doctorate
02
What was the
major of your highest earned degree?
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Interpreter Training Program (ITP)
- Related field
- Other non-related field
03
How many years of sign language interpretation work experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- Over 3 years
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Are you ASL certified?
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Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation?
06
Lake Washington values diversity and welcomes students from all backgrounds and levels of educational attainment. In 500 words or less, please describe how you would help LWTech enhance its commitment to diversity.
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Acknowledgement of required application materials.
A LWIT application packet must contain a
complete application (including education & employment history), resume, and cover letter. Please ensure your application is complete and that you attach your resume and letter before moving forward with this submission.
- I acknowledge that if my application packet - including a complete application, resume, and cover letter - is incomplete, LWIT will not consider me for this position.
Required Question
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