Sign Language Interpreter

Description

Provides interpretation and translation services using American Sign Language / Signed English for deaf and hard of hearing students and college staff during classes, academic activities and college events.

Supervision is provided by the Associate Dean of Disabled Student Program and Services. Day-today work direction is provided by the Lead Interpreter / Coordinator.

Examples of Duties

Provides sign language interpreting and translation of classroom lectures simultaneously using correct English grammar.Facilitates communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and hearing faculty, staff and students in classrooms, meetings, activities, etc.

Assesses a student's communication skills in speech, lip-reading, signs and finger spelling in order to utilize the most appropriate communication methods.

Responds to student difficulties and concerns with understanding and sensitivity.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.Prior interpretation experience in a professional, work setting.Graduation from an Interpreter Training Program (ITP).

Additional Information

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered :

• Current Resume
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to transcripts and degrees by a certified review service at the time of application.
• Transcripts showing Graduation from an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process.

Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to transcripts and degrees by a certified review service at the time of application, and must identify graduate level coursework.

Please note : All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant.

Additional documents not requested in the announcement, will not be reviewed. Those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited to the college for an interview.

Applications with incomplete information ( statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.

Visas

The District does not sponsor Visas.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.

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Accommodations

If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.