TEMPORARY Senior Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour/Year-Round)
- Employer
- State Center Community College District
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 1, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Disability Services
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Job Details
TEMPORARY Senior Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour/Year-Round)
Salary: $33.96 - $41.77 Hourly
Location: Districtwide, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Division: DO District Office
Job Number: 202400107-T
Closing:
General Purpose
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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
- 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; on a regular basis, 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.
OTHER DUTIES
- Participates in team interpreting as required.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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 utilized both for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
- Federal, state and local laws, codes, rules, regulations and court decisions applicable to providing services to the deaf and hard-of-hearing, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and associated regulations.
- Proper ethical conduct as outlined in the National Association of the Deaf - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NAD-RID) Code of Professional Conduct with emphasis on the appropriate role of an interpreter in an educational setting.
- Values, behaviors and language of the American Deaf Culture.
- Use and operation of various assistive devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Skills and Abilities to:
- Interpret proficiently in both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes while accurately conveying the thought, intent and spirit of speakers.
- Rapidly process visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information to ensure student understanding.
- Analyze situations accurately, evaluating alternatives and adopting effective courses of action.
- Interpret, apply and explain District policies and procedures and reach sound decisions in areas applicable to the work.
- Maintain confidentiality of District and student files and records.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential student issues and situations.
- Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
- Communicate effectively, orally, via ASL and in writing.
- Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Operate a computer and standard business software.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, communicative disorders/deaf studies, social services or a closely 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.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program, or ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct District business.
An active National Interpreter Certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 3.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Essential and marginal functions may require physical fitness requirements necessary to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as the ability to walk rapidly to varied locations throughout the day; stand or sit for prolonged periods, use both hands with dexterity while interpreting, and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to hear at a 20db range or better, with or without hearing aids.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written, oral and ASL communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff, other organizations and the public.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees generally work under typical classroom conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Periodically the noise level may be loud.
The employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and near moving equipment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.
Assessment Process
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scccd/jobs/4597224/temporary-senior-sign-language-interpreter-flexible-hour-year-round jeid-023b790e55495a4cad9700ad939d703a
Company
State Center Community College District (SCCCD) is committed to lifelong learning and success for all students by providing accountable, accessible, innovative and quality educational programs and services that enable productive citizenship in a diverse, global society.
The District
State Center Community College District was formed in 1964 when it assumed control of Fresno City College and Reedley College. The district serves approximately one million people and 17 unified and high school districts in more than 5,500 square miles of urban and rural territory that includes most of Fresno and Madera counties, and portions of Kings and Tulare counties. The district is governed by a seven member board of trustees, representing seven trustee areas. Total district enrollment for the 2014-2015 year was 48,682 students (estimated annual FTES is 27,110). The total operating budget for the district in 2015-2016 is over $225 million.
Fresno City College
Fresno City College, established in 1910 as the first community college in the State of California, enrolls 33,185 students and offers more than 100 Associate of Arts or Science Degree programs including transfer majors for students planning to attend four year colleges or universities and 60 Certificates of Achievement in vocational/occupational areas.
Reedley College
Madera Center and Oakhurst Site
Reedley (approximately 25 miles southeast of Fresno) and enrolls approximately 9,575 students in a variety of courses and programs, including agriculture, aeronautics, dental assisting, forestry and natural resources, as well as academic courses in the arts and sciences. Reedley College currently operates two educational community college centers in the northern part of the district, which enroll a combined total of 4,625 students. These centers offer programs in general education for transfer and two-year degrees, occupational education and developmental education.
Clovis Community College
Clovis Community College is the newest college in the State Center Community College District, and in the California Community College System. The college provides the advantages of a medium-sized community college campus in a friendly and contemporary setting, serving more than 9,020 students from the Fresno, Clovis and foothill communities with a variety of higher education learning opportunities. Clovis Community College provides a broad, technology based curriculum that meets the individual educational needs of our clients in a global environment.
The Training Institute and Career & Technology Center
The State Center Community College District also includes the Training Institute which provides skill-based training to individuals and customized training to local businesses, and the Career & Technology Center which offers hands-on vocational training.
The Training Institute serves the training, technology, and development needs of individuals, businesses, and industry. Through teamwork and communication the center provides excellent client services. The hands-on approach helps attendees to greatly expand their skills in a short amount of time.
The Career & Technology Center works in partnership with the industry needs of the valley. Programs are developed to meet the needs of employers and students are highly skilled and employable when they leave the center. Located in south Fresno, the center provides skills training to students 18 years old with or without a high school diploma, and to students under 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent.
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