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State Center Community College District · 5 months ago

Senior Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour/Full-Time) - Reedley College

Reedley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

State Center Community College District is seeking a Senior Sign Language Interpreter to perform American Sign Language interpreting and transliteration services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students, faculty, and staff. The role involves consulting with faculty, advocating for students, and ensuring effective communication in various educational settings.

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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

Participates in team interpreting as required

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

American Sign LanguageNational Interpreter CertificationInterpreting techniquesAssistive devices operationCultural competencyTactDiplomacyEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

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

At least three years of paid interpreting experience in an educational setting

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 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

An active National Interpreter Certification or Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) level 3