Certified Interpreter

Description

Certified Interpreter (Hourly Pool)

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

HOURLY POOL

$65.00 Hourly

Long Beach Community College District is seeking qualified individuals for Certified Interpreter positions possessing a Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) license or a National Association of the Deaf (NAD) IV certification. Incumbents, under general supervision, will act as a sign language interpreter/translator for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and/or faculty and staff for all classroom and job-related assignments and college sanctioned activities, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems, with the ability to clearly and accurately present information and foster successful inclusion and interaction between the student, classmates, faculty/staff, and administrators.

Certified Interpreters must have a Bachelor's degree with a preferred focus on Interpreting, Deaf Education/Culture/ASL Linguistics, or equivalent and/or national certification; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. They must also demonstrate the highest level of fluency in ASL and other student/faculty preferred signing modalities as needed demonstrate fluency to facilitate communication across the college curriculum and other related venues both on and off campus.

A high level of understanding of course content across the college curriculum to interpret specialized subject matter terminology, including but not limited to, medical, scientific, vocational, trades, etc. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented Long Beach City College team. Go Vikings!

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION

* Type of position:
Hourly/On-Call as needed

* Location:

LAC and TTC

* Salary Information:

Certified Interpreter with RID/NAD IV Certification - $65.00/hr

For further information on the position or application process, please contact .

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities.

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* Mission & Values

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* Strategic Plan

* Office of the Superintendent President

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision of the Disabled Students and Program Services (DSPS) administrator and/or Human resources (HR) Manager, acts as an interpreter/transliterator for deaf or hard-of-hearing students and/or faculty/staff for all classroom or job-related and college sanctioned activities, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems, with the ability to clearly and accurately present information and foster successful inclusion and interaction between the student, classmates, faculty/staff, and administrators.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a non-permanent assignment. interpreters may work in support of student needs through DSPS under the general guidance of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Coordinator and/or in support of faculty/staff interpreting needs through HR under general guidance of the Interpreter and Accommodation Services Coordinator, if eligible.

for the full description:
Certified Interpreter

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education, Training and

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree with a preferred focus on Interpreting, Deaf Education/Culture/ASL Linguistics, or equivalent and/or national certification; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

* The incumbent must demonstrate the highest level of fluency in ASL and other student/faculty preferred signing modalities as needed. Demonstrate fluency to facilitate communication across the college curriculum and other related venues both on and off campus. A high level of understanding of course content across the college curriculum to interpret specialized subject matter terminology, including but not limited to, medical, scientific, vocational, trades, etc.

* Ability to mentor interpreters in skill and professional development.

* Ability to work effectively in all technical, sensitive, and high-profile settings with Deaf students and/or Deaf faculty including: high level coursework, appointments, presentations, interactions with deans/administrators, platform interpreting, etc., as determined by the supervising department (DSPS and/or HR).

Licenses;
Certificates;

Special Requirements :

* Requires nationally recognized certification (CI/CT; NIC; NAD IV-V; BEI Advanced;) and current annual RID membership.

* May require a valid driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the…