Interpreter Short Term Hourly Employee

Interpreters are short-term employees who provide interpreting services in an instructional or non-instructional

capacity and on a temporary basis through Human Resources or the Academic Accommodations Center (DSPS).

Range
1 & 1A
  • Has completed Interpreter Training Program or has equivalent interpreter training/experience
  • Two skill-related letters of recommendation from Professional ASL references, at least one of whom is Deaf
  • Receives a score of at least 80% on COC Interpreter Assessment
  • Knowledge and understanding of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct
2 & 2A
  • Meets all Level I qualifications
  • Receives a score of at least 85% on COC Interpreter Assessment
  • Has at least 2 years professional interpreting experience
3 & 3A
  • Meets all Level I and II qualifications
  • Receives a score of at least 90% on COC Interpreter Assessment
  • Has nationally recognized interpreter certification (NIC, CI/CT, EIPA 4.0, ESSE 4.0, CDI or equivalent) or 3-5 years professional experience
4 & 4A
  • Meets all Level I, II and III qualifications
  • Receives a score of at least 90% on COC Interpreter Assessment
  • Has nationally recognized interpreter certification (NIC, CI/CT, EIPA 4.0, ESSE 4.0, CDI or equivalent)
  • 5+ years of professional experience

Rate (A) Professional Development (PD) Requirements:

In order to move from the Base Rate to Rate (A) in the following column, interpreters must complete a total of 30 hours of approved professional development activities.