INTERPRETER

Description

Job Summary: Promote communication between deaf individuals and the hearing society, enabling access to curriculum content and participation in institutional events. Key Highlights: 1. Facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals 2. Support deaf students in their learning and during events 3. Contribute to analyses and improvement projects in the area **Hello, we are Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional!** We believe in the power of transforming lives through quality and excellence in education! Here, we seek to connect diverse individuals so they can build a better world through education—driven by hard work, respect, and dedication—providing the best experience and supporting the learning journey of over 500,000 students. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A is one of the largest and most representative education groups in the country, with academically relevant educational institutions and recognized brands across their respective regions—from basic education schools to higher education institutions. Faculty members and professionals from various areas work in harmony to ensure this daily construction. We are always seeking new people to collaborate toward this goal—whether professionals seeking their first opportunity in the job market or highly experienced professionals. Do you identify with and believe in this purpose, and would you like to work with one of our brands? Join our team! We welcome you with open arms. To apply for one of our positions, it is important to keep all your information updated and complete. Feel free to register for all available positions that interest you; however, we recommend completing one application process before starting another. **Responsibilities and Duties** **JOB MISSION:** Promote communication between deaf individuals and the hearing society—or vice versa—enabling access to curriculum content developed by the Institution. Interpret texts for translation and interpret speech instantaneously, consecutively translating via sign language and voice-over, as well as conveying messages gesturally for deaf individuals and verbally for the hearing society. Participate in events, conferences, lectures, workshops, among others, orally or gesturally reproducing the message to be disseminated, thereby enabling understanding and dialogue while respecting the respective context and cultural characteristics of all parties. **MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Establish communication between deaf users of Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) and hearing individuals, aiming to mediate communication between deaf and hearing individuals and ensuring accessibility to dialogue and interpretation. * Interpret events, academic ceremonies, and other activities, as well as support deaf individuals during learning moments, conveying speakers’ words to ensure comprehension of messages. Interpret orally and/or in sign language—simultaneously or consecutively—speeches, debates, texts, and electronic communication forms, respecting the respective context and cultural characteristics of all parties. * Interpret discussions and negotiations, paying attention to message content to faithfully convey what was expressed. * Interpret and translate speeches, events, etc., instantaneously using sign language, facilitating communication understanding. Participate in conferences, lectures, workshops, institutional sports events, study trips, among others, accompanying deaf individuals to ensure their accessibility and understanding of transmitted or discussed content. * Interpret classroom instruction into sign language for deaf students, act as a mediator between the deaf student and classmates (inclusion) and between the student and instructor to maximize the deaf student’s comprehension, and advise instructors on Deaf culture so they may make appropriate adaptations when teaching. * Convey the deaf student’s ideas into Portuguese when the student expresses them. * Inform how Libras influences the deaf student’s Portuguese writing, and clarify linguistic differences between the two languages. * Prepare reports on classroom activities to keep the Libras advisor informed about progress. * Interpret and assist in staff consultations. * Contribute to analyses and improvement projects across departmental activities, seeking ways to rationalize and optimize time and improve quality. Comply with internal regulations, health, hygiene, and occupational safety procedures inherent to the department, as well as compliance requirements and applicable corporate regulations. * Perform other duties inherent to the position or as directed by the immediate supervisor, provided the individual is qualified and such duties align with their knowledge and experience—while staying updated and continuously proposing improvements or innovations. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** Completed undergraduate degree and certification as a Libras interpreter; postgraduate studies are a plus. **Computer Skills:** Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency (a plus) **Additional Information** **Work Schedule:** According to class schedule **Benefits:** Medical Assistance, Dental Assistance, Life Insurance, Meal Voucher, Transportation Voucher, Total Pass, Pharmacy Partnership, 100% Study Grants: 2 Full Scholarships (Undergraduate/Postgraduate), Day Off. Are you ready to contribute to our purpose of quality and excellence in education? Join our team! With nearly 50 years in higher education, we offer undergraduate, postgraduate *lato sensu* and *stricto sensu*, distance and on-campus programs at our campuses: Anália Franco, Liberdade, São Miguel, Paulista, Santo Amaro, Guarulhos, and Villa Lobos. We are recognized for our strong social impact and outstanding performance across official indicators in teaching, research, and extension. We connect students, faculty, staff, methodologies, community, and the labor market to deliver the best experience in higher education—guiding and advising university students throughout their academic journey, thereby transforming lives and realities through education. We are part of Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A, one of the largest and most representative education groups in Brazil, bringing together academically relevant higher education institutions and recognized brands in their respective markets. Also explore the Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and other group brands’ career portal: https://cruzeirodosuleducacional.gupy.io