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.
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.

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