TEMPORARY Senior Sign Language Interpreter​/Year-Round

Overview

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 various 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.

• Participates 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 applicable to providing services to the deaf and hard-of-hearing (including the Americans with Disabilities Act); ethical conduct as outlined in NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct; values and language of American Deaf Culture;
  
  use and operation of assistive devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
• 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 courses of action; interpret and apply District policies; maintain confidentiality; exercise tact and diplomacy; engage and support historically minoritized groups with equity and culturally responsive practices; communicate effectively in ASL and written form; follow instructions; operate standard computer software; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education, communicative disorders/deaf studies, social services or a related field; completion of requirements for a National Interpreter Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; and at least three years of paid interpreting experience in an educational setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of experience may be counted as twenty-five hours per week in an educational setting (10-month year) or twenty-five hours per week in a non-educational setting (12-month year) as required.

Some assignments may require a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program. An active National Interpreter Certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 3 is required.

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Physical demands include walking rapidly to varied locations, standing or sitting for extended periods, dexterity for interpreting, and Lifting up to 10 pounds (occasionally up to 25 pounds). Ability to hear at a 20 dB range or better with or without aids.

Mental demands include frequent reading, writing, ASL communication, data interpretation, problem solving, and handling interruptions.

Work primarily in classroom conditions with varied noise levels. May work outdoors or in locations with moving equipment, exposure to fumes or chemicals, and occasional travel to other sites. Overtime and schedule changes may be required.

Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

Visit the application page at the provided link for temporary Senior Sign Language Interpreter (flexible hour, year-round).

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