Texas State University
 
LBJ 5-5.1
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

Ph: (512) 245.3451
Fax: (512) 245.3452
ods@txstate.edu

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Interpreting at Texas State

The Office of Disability Services at Texas State employs both staff and contract sign language interpreters to meet the demand for interpreting services.  The ODS interpreting team includes:

Debbie Cole
Interpreter Coordinator 
TBN
Liaison Interpreter
Ellen Cagle
Staff Interpreter
Amalie Wheat
Staff Interpreter
Resa Young
Staff Interpreter
Terry Casey Staff Interpreter

 Perspective                                                    

  • Student self advocacy
  • Teaming 
  • Strict adherence to the Code of Ethics                         

Interpreter Qualifications

  • Texas license or RID certification

  • College transcript or Bachelors degree preferred

  • Demonstrated educational background & strengths

  • Educational interpreting experience: post-secondary preferred

  • Screening interviews with interpreting

Perks                                                            

  • Hands-on meetings                                                

  • Terp talks for staff development                    

  • Competitive pay rates                                        

  • Evening rate differential                                        

  • Travel time allotments                                        

  • Prep resources                                                        

  • ASL receives foreign language credit                      

Policies

  • No-Show:  option of prep time or time off without pay

  • Partners for most classes

  • Team interpreting is an on-going process