Sign Language Interpreter; Pool

Sign Language Interpreter (Pool) – Inside Higher Ed

• Salary: $35.00 - $57.00 Hourly
• Job Type: Short-Term Worker
• Job Number: 19-20/00026
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Department: Disability Programs & Services
• Closing: Continuous

Under general supervision, performs one or more of the following major functions in a specialized program that specifically serves students with disabilities. Sign language Interpreters facilitate the communication and integration of deaf and hearing impaired, or otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff, and guests in the classroom, other instructional settings, and within the college community using American Sign Language, Signed English, or Transliteration.

This is a temporary vendor position (hourly/intermittent/on call) with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

• Interpreter Level 1 – $35 per hour VRI, $38 per hour In-person
• Interpreter Level 2 – $37.50 per hour VRI, $46 per hour In-person
• Interpreter Level 3 – $50 per hour VRI, $57 per hour In-person

• Perform effective sign language interpreting and transliterating services for students, faculty and staff according to accepted American Sign Language/English interpreting procedures.
• Provide sign language and English interpreting and transliterating for deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty and staff in both educational and non-academic settings.
• Serve as an interpreter at various campus events including department meetings, student orientations, professional development activities, counseling appointments, placement procedures, field trips, theatrical productions and other extracurricular activities.
• Provide educational interpreting for students in a lecture environment and individualized instruction.
• Serve as a liaison between the deaf and hearing impaired students, school faculty and staff; explain the needs and concerns of students.
• Consult with faculty to identify potential problems that could inhibit the effective provision of interpreting services including instructional materials or closed‑caption equipment.
• Video Remote interpreting may be required depending on the structure of the course or event.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Sign Language Interpreter I: High school graduate or equivalent, graduate from interpreter training program and 2 years of experience.
• Sign Language Interpreter II: High school graduate or equivalent, graduate from interpreter training program and 3 years of experience; must provide proof of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) in process.
• Sign Language Interpreter III: High school graduate or equivalent, graduate from interpreter training program and 5+ years of experience; must possess Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, excellent listening skills, solid grasp of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Strong receptive and expressive communication skills; ability to convey register, tone, intent, and content of the speaker.
• Ability to accurately convey information from one language to another.
• Must work effectively with students/faculty; must know professional code of ethics and standards for professional practice and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of signing and interpreting for the deaf and hearing impaired, interpretation techniques of American Sign Language (ASL), use of devices, modern office procedures, proper English usage, and registry code of ethics.
• Ability to provide interpreting services in both academic and non‑educational settings, communicate clearly, and maintain working relationships.
• Must possess the necessary equipment needed to provide Video Remote Interpreting; computer/laptop with camera, stable internet, microphone and speakers, proper lighting.
• Clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Chaffey College recently implemented an online electronic application system. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement. Upload the following documents only:
Cover Letter and Resume.

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