Hourly Interpreter - Pool

Opt For Healthy Living; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento seeks an Hourly Interpreter to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students on the Sacramento State campus. The role is on-site and hourly, with duties across classrooms, labs, meetings, and student activities.

This temporary position offers renewal possibilities and a focus on inclusive, accessible learning. Qualifications include an AA in interpreting or equivalent, extensive educational interpreting experience, and RID/NAD certifications.

Qualifications

• AA degree in interpreting or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of ASL, Signed English, or manual codes as needed.
• Extensive experience in educational interpreting at university level.
• Ability to interpret in various activities and assist Deaf-Blind students.
• Consent to being part of a standards-driven campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind students in classrooms and meetings.
• Provide limited mobility assistance when needed.
• Support interpretation across lectures, labs, and campus events.

Skills

ASL / Signed English

Interpreting experience

Deaf culture knowledge

Education

AA degree in Interpreting Preparation Program or equivalent

Tools

RID/NAD certificates

Job description

Classification Title: Hourly Interpreter

Hiring Preference

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2, 5, 7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

Interpret for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf-Blind students in: classrooms, lectures, labs, assigned course activities, placements, internships; in meetings with other academic departments, advisors, professors, university platform situations, telephone interpreting for academically related needs; provide limited mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, if needed.

FLSA: Hourly Intermittent/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50.00 per hour -$59.65 per hour commensurate with education, certification, and experience

CSU Classification Salary Range:$19.37 per hour -$194.60 per hour

Recruitment Type: Temporary (Annually Renewable)

Pay Plan: Hourly

Work Hours : Hours will vary according to the needs of the department.This position will work on-site at the Sacramento State campus.

Department Information

The Disability Access Center (DAC) offers a wide range of accommodation services that ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals.

Working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators,DAC provides campus-wide consultation and serves as a primary information resource on disability-related issues to the campus community.

For more information, visit: https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/centers-programs/services-students-disabilities/

Assignments vary in type and extent of knowledge and abilities in terms of subject matter and vocabulary required, but common requirements include the following knowledge, abilities, and background:

Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of the process on interpretation; ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment; the methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing consumers; the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct; the vocabulary used in the courses to which the Interpreter is assigned; and a demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture.

Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or another manual sign system to effectively generate language; interpret and transliterate between the ASL and sign systems and spoken English at a speed required by the assignment, which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meeting; and work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Education and Experience

Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required. Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience. In addition, a wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a post-secondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative situations.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of AA degree in Interpreting Preparation Program or equivalent.
• Knowledge of various manual communication modes: ASL, Signed English, and/or manual codes, and oral and tactile interpreting.
• Extensive experience in educational interpreting in university level curriculum.
• Ability to interpret in a variety of activities such as classroom, lecture, lab, field trips, internships; mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, meetings with academic departments, professors, advisors, and student group work.
• Ability to perform in highly interactive situations such as discussion, workshops, seminars, and platform settings, and handle unique subject matter, theories and terminology and team with interpreters and/or real-time captioners.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Condition of Employment

• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of upper division coursework and/or BA/BS degree.
• Possession of RID or EIPA 4 or above for salary range II eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with the Deaf community.
• Ability and knowledge to mentor other interpreters.
• Word processing and spreadsheet skills for lexicons and schedule/timesheet records preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Possession of RID and/or NAD and/or equivalent skills certificates as specified in the classification:

• RID certificate in either interpretation or transliterationand/or NAD Level 3 (level 4 preferred) for IIA
• RID certificates in both interpretation and/or transliteration and/or NAD Level 4 (level 5 preferred) for IIB

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Proof of Licensure/Certification(s)

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

As evidenced by the values embedded inourHornet Honor Code ,Sacramento State iscommitted tocreating aninclusiveenvironmentwhere all faculty, staff,students, and guestsarewelcomeand valued.Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating manydiverseidentities,life experiences,and perspectivesthat enrich ourcommunity, teaching andlearning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visittheWhy Sac State ?page.

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