Live Class Captionist III: Instant Transcriptions & Notes

San Diego Community College District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District seeks a Real-Time Captionist III to assist with communication between hearing-impaired students and others by providing captioning and printed notes for classes and meetings.

The ideal candidate will operate captioning software and equipment, provide instantaneous transcription, and deliver summarized notes in print or electronic form while adapting content to individual student needs and timelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of captioning equipment and related software; English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to capture relevant information during fast-paced discussions with interruptions; operate specialized equipment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Use captioning computer equipment and related software to record class lectures and discussions.
• Provide instantaneous transcription during a classroom session or meeting.
• Provide summarized notes in printed or electronic form to pupils.
• Condense and summarize content in a meaning-for-meaning style.
• Vary content of printed or electronic notes to reflect the needs of the individual student.
• Prepare for classes and meetings by reviewing materials and adding relevant vocabulary to the captionist dictionary.
• Provide for general maintenance of captioning computer equipment and peripherals.

Skills

Captioning software knowledge

Stenography

English usage

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Captioning equipment

Computers

Job description

San Diego Community College District seeks a Real-Time Captionist III to assist with communication between hearing-impaired students and others by providing captioning and printed notes for classes and meetings.

The ideal candidate will operate captioning software and equipment, provide instantaneous transcription, and deliver summarized notes in print or electronic form while adapting content to individual student needs and timelines.