Sign Language Interpreter, Professional Expert; Temporary

Description

Provide sign language interpreting services for Deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty/staff, and community members.

Sign Language Interpreter provides professional expertise for a limited term on campus.

• Follow the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, performing specialized interpreting services for Deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Interpret or transliterate class lectures and other presentations from English to American Sign Language (Voice‑to‑Sign).
• Interpret class lectures and other presentations from American Sign Language to English (Sign‑to‑Voice).
• Interpret class‑related events and activities such as field trips, student‑teacher conferences, special meetings, tutoring sessions, and other co‑curricular activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or equivalent; OR an associate’s degree in Deaf Studies, Interpreter Training, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Five or more continuous years interpreting in the Deaf community.

• Successful completion of Antelope Valley College‑administered interpreting skills evaluation is required.
• Certification:
  Preferred Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Interpreter Certificate (NIC) or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) overall score 4.0 or higher with passed written component. Other acceptable certifications include NAD Level 4 or higher, ACCI Level 4 or higher, CI/CT, or EIPA overall score 2.5‑3.9.

• RID Code of Professional Conduct and the process of interpretation.
• American Sign Language (ASL) and other modes of communication such as Pidgin Signed English or Conceptually Accurate Signed English.
• Cultural and social aspects of the Deaf community.
• Correct English usage and grammar.
• Vocabulary and concepts used in a wide variety of college‑level courses.
• Trends, techniques, and developments in the interpreting field.

• Interpret a variety of college‑level courses using various sign systems, including ASL and English.
• Assess individual situations to determine the communication needs of Deaf or hard of hearing consumers.
• Adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Work successfully with other interpreters using appropriate team interpreting strategies and techniques.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and other interpreters.
• Work in front of large crowds.
• Remain current on developments, trends, and techniques in the interpreting field.
• Work independently and confidentially.

Receives general direction from the Director of Office for Students with Disabilities and supervision by the Coordinator of Deaf Services.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional standing for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive hand motions.

• Classroom and office environment, with attendance at possible outside events.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by the position.
• Work schedule varies.

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.