Sign Language Interpreter, Levels I - 4 (Hourly) - Ongoing Recruitment

GENERAL DUTIES

Employees in this title provide various interpretation services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. These employees facilitate communication between spoken and signed languages for and between deaf or hard of hearing students and faculty, staff and other students. Employees in this title interpret a broad range of content areas covered in the liberal arts, technical, and other curricula offered by the various CUNY colleges. Employees may perform other related duties, and on occasion may provide similar services to college employees. Assignments are conducted in spoken English and / or American Sign Language. There are four levels of this title, which differ by complexity of work assignments and demonstrated competence. For further information, detailed job specifications are available on : (search for "Classified Civil Service Job Descriptions").

CONTRACT TITLE

Sign Language Interpreter

FLSA

Non-exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Level I

All persons must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent, and must have fluency in both English and American Sign Language.

Level II

All persons must meet the Qualification Requirements for Level I (above). In addition, all persons must possess an Associate's degree, or equivalent credits, and have successfully completed a Basic Interpreter Training Program at a recognized institution, or have passed the Interpreter Examination administered by the New York State Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities or equivalent.

Level III

All persons must meet the requirements for Level II. In addition, all persons must be in possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) (); or a certification of proficiency issued by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) ().

Level IV

All persons must meet the requirements for Level III. In addition, all persons must possess a baccalaureate degree.

COMPENSATION

Level 1 - New Hire : $

• Incumbent : $

Level 2 - New Hire : $ : $

Level 3 - Incumbent : $

Level 4 - Incumbent : $

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.