"[POOL] Interpreter"

Job Summary

Provides interpretation services to deaf and hearing-impaired students attending LBCC classes and activities.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Requires strong proficiency in English and American sign language.
• Willingness to learn subject specific vocabulary as necessary for specific assignments.

Abilities:

• Must be able to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Requires the ability and willingness to work in a variety of classroom settings/labs, on field trips, etc.
• Should have demonstrated ability to understand, comprehend, and interpret from lectures within various settings, including group activities.
• Must be able to communicate and work with people of diverse backgrounds in a respectful way.
• Must agree to follow the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf ( RID ) Codes of Ethics.

Education and Experience:

• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of interpreter training program.
• One year educational interpreting experience preferred.
• Certification by National Registry of Interpreters for Deaf preferred.
• Proficiency in Signed Exact English ( SEE ) desirable.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Skills and Abilities: Considerable learned physical skill is required to perform sign language. Certain coordinated finger, limb or body movement must be performed routinely in the course of regular work. Extended standing or sitting required.

Working Conditions: Most interpreting situations occur in a classroom setting. Some duties may occur during field trips, club activities and evening and weekend performances and activities.

Essential Duties

1. Interprets classes, discussions, meetings, advising sessions, and college sponsored activities for deaf and hearing impaired students in the language mode used by the student – American sign language, oral (lip reading) modes, pidgin English or Sign Exact English ( SEE ). Voices as appropriate so student will be able to participate in classes or activities.
2. Advises the Disability Services Coordinator (or Faculty/Staff working with hearing impaired students) of any changes or problems involving the assigned students.
3. Treats students in a manner that contributes to increased self esteem and the development of effective self advocacy skills.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicant Instructions

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Compensation Information

All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position’s grade. View the 25/26 Part-Time Classified Salary Schedule. Salary/Rate: $39.23/hour