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State Center Community College District · 5 months ago

Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour/Full-Time)

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

State Center Community College District is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide interpreting and transliteration services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students, faculty, and staff. The role involves working in various settings and collaborating with faculty to ensure effective communication and support for D/HH individuals.

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Responsibilities

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

Performs in team interpreting as required

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

American Sign LanguageInterpreting techniquesAssistive devices operationCultural competencyFederal laws knowledgeProblem analysisTactDiplomacyEffective communicationConfidentiality maintenanceTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

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

Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program

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

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