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Virginia Peninsula Community College

ASL Interpreter (Part-time)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - US

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $40 - $60 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ November 5th, 2025

FERPA

Edtech.com's Summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is hiring an ASL Interpreter (Part-time). The role involves providing effective interpreting and transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals during in-person and virtual classroom instruction, tutoring sessions, and student services events. The position requires developing partnerships within classrooms and educating community partners and agencies about interpreter services.

Highlights
  • Provide interpreting and transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing people in classroom instruction, tutoring, and student services.
  • Work flexible daytime, evening, and occasional weekend hours across multiple college campuses and extension centers.
  • Maintain Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III or equivalent certification such as NIC or Registry of Interpreters.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English grammar.
  • Possess comprehensive knowledge of deaf culture and working knowledge of FERPA.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Maintain valid driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
  • Salary range is $40.00-$60.00 per hour.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.
  • Experience interpreting at the post-secondary community college level is preferred.

ASL Interpreter (Part-time) Full Description

ASL Interpreter (Part-time)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
 Posting Summary 
Working Title  | ASL Interpreter (Part-time)
Role Title  | Education Support Spec III
Role Code  | 29144-SW
FLSA  | Nonexempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 293W0321
Agency  | Virginia Peninsula Community College
Division  | Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Multiple Locations
Hiring Range  | $40.00-$60.00
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time  | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  | Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  |
Work Schedule  | Varies; day or evening depending on class schedule and operating hours
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Provide effective interpreting and transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing people which includes any oral communication during in-person and virtual classroom instruction (labs included), scheduled instructor appointments, scheduled tutoring sessions, any student services appointments, and student services events, etc. Develop partnerships within classroom and educate community partners, agencies, and organizations regarding interpreter services.

*Must be available (Monday-Friday) to work flexible daytime and/or evening hours and occasional weekends at any VPCC campuses and all extension centers or events. *
Special Assignments  | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications  | - Relevant work-related experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ASL.
- Demonstrated proficiency using English grammar.
- Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III or Must have either Level III, Registry of Interpreters or National Interpreter Certification
- Certifications. (Examples include: NIC Master, NIC Advanced, NIC, NAD5, CSC, CI/CT, CDI, RSC, MCSC, OTC CI or CT, TSC4 IC/TC, NAD 4, TSC3, CS-IV, I-IV, T-IV, T-III/I-III, IC or TC, TSC:2, CS-III, I-III, T-III, T-II/I-II, NAD 3, TSC:1, CS-II, I-II, T-II.)
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Must be available (Monday-Friday) to work flexible daytime and/or evening hours and occasional weekends at any VPCC campuses and all extension centers or events.
- Must be available to work during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of deaf culture and language.
- Working knowledge of FERPA.
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with individuals at all levels.
- Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent active listening skills.
Ability to
- Work independently and in a team environment.
- Interpret without any additions, omissions or other factors that alter the intended meaning of the message from the speaker.
- Focus on a single source in the presence of distractions.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Maintain accurate record keeping.
- Communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
Additional Considerations  | - Experience interpreting at the post-secondary level in a community college setting.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | Yes
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | Minimal
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | WGE_2808P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 2
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 10/07/2025
Job Close Date  | 12/31/2025
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | vpcc.edu
Contact Name  |
Email  | talentacquisition@vpcc.edu
Phone Number  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information  |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement  | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89557
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Alternative Hiring Process Letter