TEMPORARY Sign Language Interpreter​/Year-Round

Overview

TEMPORARY Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour/Year-Round) – Salary: $25.39 - $31.22 Hourly;

Location:

Districtwide, CA;
Job Type: Temporary;
Division: FCC Student Services;
Job Number:  - T;
Closing:
Continuous.

Under general supervision, performs American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and transliteration services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students, faculty and staff in classrooms and a variety of other settings; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Performs ASL interpreting services for D/HH students, faculty and staff in classrooms, laboratories and a variety of settings for orientations, meetings, counseling appointments, assessment testing, field trips, professional development, human resource matters and other college/District events; responds to revisions in assigned schedules that require interpreting for different courses/disciplines, in different settings and for individuals with differing communication needs and preferences; transliterates course materials and other documents when required.
• Consults with faculty to identify potential problems that could inhibit the effective provision of interpreting services; advises faculty on uses of technology and how to negotiate communications with D/HH students to convey course content; explains student rights and responsibilities in accordance with District rules and regulations.
• Follows appropriate ethical codes and processes for addressing situations observed or experienced in the course of interpreting assignments; advocates for D/HH students and faculty in difficult or stressful situations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
• Performs in team interpreting as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of:
  American Sign Language interpretation and application techniques, including special sign vocabularies required for varied college disciplines; current developments, trends and techniques in the field of interpreting; federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to providing services to the deaf and hard-of-hearing (including the ADA); NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct; values and language of American Deaf Culture; use and operation of assistive devices.
• Skills and abilities:
  
  Interpret proficiently in voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes; rapidly process visual and audible information; analyze situations and adopt effective actions; interpret, apply and explain District policies; maintain confidentiality; exercise tact and diplomacy; engage and support historically minoritized groups; communicate effectively in ASL and writing; follow instructions; operate a computer and standard software; establish and maintain working relationships.
• Education and experience:
  
  An associate degree in education, social services or a related field, or graduation from an Interpreter Training Program, and at least one year of interpreting experience in an educational setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Note:
  
  One year experience equates to 25 hours per week in an educational setting based on a 10-month year, or 25 hours per week in a non-educational setting based on a 12-month year.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.

Essential and marginal functions may require physical fitness requirements such as walking rapidly to varied locations, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, interpreting with both hands, and lifting up to 10 pounds (occasional up to 25 pounds). Hearing at a 20dB range or better (with or without hearing aids). Mental demands include use of written, oral and ASL communication, reading and interpreting data, problem solving, handling interruptions, and interacting with staff, other organizations and the public.

Typical classroom conditions; occasional outside work and travel to locations other than assigned site; potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals; be prepared for schedule changes and potential overtime.

Assessment process:
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.

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