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
- Performs 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 an effective course 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
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.
(One year experience equates to twenty-five (25) hours
per week in an educational setting based on a 10-month year or
twenty-five (25) hours per week in a non-educational setting based
on a 12-month year of the required experience)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license
and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's
vehicle insurance program.
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/5102941/temporary-sign-language-interpreter-flexible-hour-year-round
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