Sign Language Interpreter - Casual

Description Make a Real Difference — Join WCTC as a Sign Language Interpreter! Are you passionate about accessibility and ready to help break down communication barriers? WCTC's Student Accessibility Office is looking for talented Sign Language Interpreters to join our team and help create a campus where every student (deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing alike) can thrive.

In this role, you won't just interpret...you'll open doors. You'll be right there in the classroom, lab, or shop floor at the moment a concept clicks for a student, or attending a campus event helping someone feel fully part of the experience. Every assignment is a chance to make an immediate, visible impact on someone's education and their sense of belonging.

What Makes This Opportunity Great

• Variety that keeps things interesting: no two days look the same, with assignments spanning academic classes, technical labs and shops, campus events, and more
• Flexible scheduling: daytime, evening, and weekend assignments available to fit your life
• Purpose-driven work: be a critical link in student success stories, every single day
• A supportive, mission-driven team: join a college community genuinely committed to accessibility and inclusion

If you're a qualified interpreter looking for meaningful work that flexes around your schedule, we'd love to have you on our team.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities (include, But Not Limited To) This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. If hired, interpreters may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

• Interpret for students and staff in classrooms, labs, shops, college-sponsored events, and specialty meetings (e.g., advising, financial aid, tutoring, graduation).
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing course materials (e.g., Canvas pages, PowerPoints, agendas), researching vocabulary, and collaborating with instructors and students.
• Develop course-specific sign vocabulary in partnership with students to support comprehension of technical content.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
• Make ethical decisions related to the interpreting process and classroom dynamics.
• Advocate for student rights within the scope of the interpreter role.
• Communicate scheduling changes, absences, or concerns to the Student Accessibility Office in a timely manner.
• Participate in required professional development to maintain credentials.
• Engage with the Deaf and interpreting communities to stay current with best practices and cultural awareness.

Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• American Sign Language linguistics and English proficiency
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, accessibility laws, and auxiliary aids
• RID Code of Professional Conduct and ethical standards
• Federal accessibility laws (ADA, Section 504)
• Accurate interpretation between ASL and English
• Specialized vocabulary development for technical content
• Real-time ethical decision-making in interpreting situations
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Independent work management with multiple assignments
• Familiarity with technical college environments and instructional settings (preferred)

Educational And Experience Requirements

• Valid and renewable Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Sign Language Interpreter License
• Proficiency in ASL and spoken/written English
• Familiarity with technical college environments and instructional settings

Licensure Requirements Candidates must possess one of the following valid and renewable Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services licenses:

• License 157 - Intermediate - Hearing, or
• License 158 - Advanced - Hearing

Supplemental Information The part-time Sign Language Interpreter (Casual)-Intermediate and/or Advanced supports the Student Accessibility Office and is available immediately.

Position Details This is a part-time, casual, up to 20/hours per week position, not eligible for benefits..

Hours Flexible hours, to be discussed further during the interview.

Compensation Hourly compensation:

• Up to $35.00 per hour for those who meet License 157 - Intermediate - Hearing licensure
• Up to $40.00 per hour for those who meet License 158 - Advanced - Hearing licensure

Compensation will be determined based on meeting licensing requirements, review of experience and internal equity.

Application Details All applicants must submit a cover letter, current resume with application submission.

For more information or to learn more about this position please contact Sarah Malewicki, Director of Student Accessibility at: [email protected] or via phone (262) 691-5148.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.