Senior Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour / Year-Round)

Senior Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour / Year-Round)

Salary : $30.89 - $37.99 Hourly

Location : Districtwide, CA

Job Type : Permanent

Division : DO Personnel Commission

Job Number : 2025CONTSRSLIFHYR

Closing : Continuous

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and transliteration services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D / HH) students, faculty and staff in classrooms and a variety of other settings; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• 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.

OTHER DUTIES

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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, and at least three years of paid 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.

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

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

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our web site at http : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / scccd . Please attach to your application copies of your degrees or transcripts (including when degree was awarded) or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may also be uploaded but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The State Center Community College District does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW AND ASSESSMENTS

The application review process includes an evaluation of training and experience based on given application information and answers to supplemental questionnaire. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the assessment process.

The assessment process will include a performance assessment (pass / fail). Passing score is 75% out of 100%. Candidates who are unsuccessful in an assessment will be eligible to retest after 90 calendar days. TESTING WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. The assessment process / assessment date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the address listed on your application.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

Those applicants who pass the assessment will be placed on a continuous districtwide eligibility list within ranks 1-3. The continuous eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies districtwide for at least six months. The current vacancy is at Fresno City College.

PASSING THE ASSESSMENTS AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.VERIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE COLLECTED IF AN OFFER IS MADE.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.

To apply, visit https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / scccd / jobs / 4991907 / senior-sign-language-interpreter-flexible-hour-year-round

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