Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative
working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural
and educational backgrounds.
Knowledge of communication methods and techniques used when
working with deaf and hard of hearing consumers.
Working knowledge of the interpreting process to accurately
convey the meaning, intent, tone, and register of the consumer’s
message.
Ability to interpret and transliterate between ASL, spoken
English, and other sign systems at speeds appropriate to the
assignment, across settings such as classrooms, events,
conferences, and one-on-one meetings.
Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English,
and/or other manual sign systems to effectively generate
language.
Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
(RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
AND
Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic,
socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds,
disability, and sexual orientation of community college students,
faculty and staff.
Desired Qualification:
- Certification from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
– Level 3 or National Interpretation Certification (NIC) at
Generalist Level
- Certificate of Completion from an accredited interpreter
training program.
- Two years of attendance at a post-secondary educational
institution
Knowledge and Abilities:
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of
the following:
- Under general supervision, provide sign language interpreting
services to facilitate effective communication, primarily in
classroom and instructional settings.
- Deliver interpreting services for students, faculty, staff, and
campus visitors, including short-term assignments such as
conferences, meetings, and other academic or college-related events
and activities.
- Support one or more assigned students; assignments may involve
serving different students across multiple classes and may include
team interpreting to provide training opportunities or relief
coverage.
- Attend required training and participate in continuing
education to maintain professional competency and ensure safe,
effective service delivery.
- Provide timely feedback to the DESP Program Analyst regarding
barriers, concerns, or challenges impacting service delivery.
- Work cooperatively within the college community.
- Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the
college community.
- Foster a positive working environment that is free from
harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
- Demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as
assigned.
Working Conditions:
Other Duties:
Application Information:
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
- Interested applicants must submit online all materials
requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission
Community College District application; (2) Resume; and (3) Any
requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
- All sections of the online application, including Education and
Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
- Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in
the application.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will
be removed from your application and will not be used for
consideration of employment.
- The employment application and supporting documents represent
you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form
carefully and completely.
For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: careers@wvm.edu
Physical Demands:
Applicant Information:
Selection Process:
SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:
- Applications will be screened by appropriate department
representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who
best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an
interview.
- Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility
of the candidate.
- Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each
year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be
notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
- Application materials become the property of the District and
will not be returned or duplicated.
- The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the
most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment
records of applicants.
- Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required
documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she
is authorized to work in the United States.
EEO STATEMENT:West Valley-Mission Community College District is an
Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce
who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and
employment environment. The District is committed to
nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification,
race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical
disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry,
gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language,
accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status,
marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and
medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state
laws.
Special Instructions to the Applicant:
Posting Number: FY22/23-043POOL
Open Date: 05/18/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
For more information on this position and to apply, please visit
our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
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