Interpreter - Pool

Hourly Interpreter - Pool

California State University, Long Beach

This range is provided by California State University, Long Beach. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$19.37/hr - $194.60/hr

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Hourly Interpreter>

UNION CODE: R09
PAY PLAN:
Hourly,12-month
WORKPLACE TYPE:
On-site (work in-person at business location)
PAY BASIS:
Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $21.00- $40.00
However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training.
CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $19.37- $194.60
BENEFITS:
No benefits available.
CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE

TO APPLY:

Open to all qualified applicants.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
This recruitment will remain open and be filled on a continuous basis.

Under general supervision of the Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, the Hourly Interpreter plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive and accessible educational environment by providing proficient interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a classroom or related instruction setting and/or activities. By facilitating effective communication in academic settings, meetings, and campus events, the Hourly Interpreter enhances student access to educational opportunities, supports their academic success, and promotes a campus culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

• Interpret spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) or other manual sign systems, and vice versa, in classroom settings, tutoring sessions, meetings, and campus events.
• Utilize specialized signs and accommodate diverse language preferences to accurately convey technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in conveying the register, tone, intent, and content of the speaker's message.
• Adapt communication strategies based on the specific requirements of instructional settings and academic content.
• Facilitate effective interaction between deaf or hard-of-hearing consumers and hearing participants in academic and non-academic environments.
• Uphold professional standards and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct, maintaining confidentiality and neutrality in all interpreting assignments.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding student records, accommodations, and interactions.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives in interpreting interactions and professional relationships.
• Seek feedback from consumers, peers, and supervisors to improve interpreting techniques and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about advancements in assistive technologies and resources that support deaf and hard-of-hearing accessibility in educational settings.

• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students to clarify interpreting needs and facilitate smooth interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive student information and interpreting assignments.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating interpreting services for university-wide events and activities as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required. Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Working knowledge of the process on interpretation.
• Working knowledge of ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment.
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