Interpreter III; Temporary Professional Expert

Benefits

No paid holidays, health benefits, and vacation are offered for this professional expert assignment.

Sick time:
At the beginning of each academic year, all professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employees with an assignment that will exceed 30 days will be provided with three days (24 hours) of paid sick leave. This paid sick leave is available for illness of the employee, family member, or for leave due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. A professional expert shall be entitled to use such sick leave as of the 90th day of employment.

The three days (24 hours) of paid sick leave do not accumulate.

Under the direction of the Interpreter Specialist, and the supervision of the Coordinator of DSP&S and the Dean of Counseling, the Interpreter III will provide sign language interpreting services for one or more students in an academic setting and/or at a campus-related event.

Pay Rate: $39.34 per hour. The assignment is temporary and terminable at any time without cause and does not lead to a permanent status.

• Possession of an associate degree, or higher, earned or conferred from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an Interpreting Training Program from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of experience interpreting in a college-level educational environment. At least one (1) year of experience must be post certification.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree, or higher, earned or conferred from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of experience interpreting in a college-level educational environment post certification.

• Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or the equivalent agency.

• Provide sign language interpreting services for one or more students in an academic setting and/or at a campus-related event.
• Converse clearly and accurately with students and other individuals who use sign language.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the assignment.

• Advanced interpreting skills to converse clearly and accurately in a college-level educational environment with people who use sign language.
• Working understanding of learning concepts, theories, principles, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the subject matter being supported.
• Specialized knowledge of working with hearing impaired student populations.
• Working understanding of instruction methods.
• Knowledge of and skill in using personal computers and applications such as common desktop productivity software and specialized programs supporting the visually impaired.
• Sufficient math skills to provide sign language in business, science, and math courses.
• Well-developed English language skills to interpret for college-level curriculum.
• Well-developed human relation skills to interact in both formal and informal settings with a wide variety of contacts.

• Work of an active nature.
• Arm, hand, and finger dexterity sufficient for advanced sign language interpretation for up to twenty-five hours per week.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity to recognize numbers and words, and to detect speech patterns.
• Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person with students, faculty, and staff using proper diction and facial movement.

Part‑time assignment up to 29 hours per week. Work hours will vary depending on department need and may include evenings and weekends.

Citrus College is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic.