Real-Time Captioner (CART) for Accessible Learning

Opt For Healthy Living; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,688 - 103,278; Part time

Job summary

A Higher Education Institution is looking for a Real-Time Captioner in Long Beach to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This role requires expertise in real-time captioning and a commitment to inclusive education. Responsibilities include providing accurate transcripts and adapting to varying student needs. The position is temporary, hourly, and involves ongoing professional development. An ideal candidate has prior experience in a higher education setting and a strong command of English. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 200 words per minute for real-time captioning.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Adaptable to various access needs for students.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Produces accurate real-time transcripts using captioning methods.

Skills

Typing speed of 200 words per minute

Attention to detail

Listening skills

Command of English grammar

Knowledge of Deaf Culture

Education

Graduation from a court reporting school

Minimum six months experience in real-time captioning

Tools

Realtime software

Job description

A Higher Education Institution is looking for a Real-Time Captioner in Long Beach to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This role requires expertise in real-time captioning and a commitment to inclusive education. Responsibilities include providing accurate transcripts and adapting to varying student needs. The position is temporary, hourly, and involves ongoing professional development. An ideal candidate has prior experience in a higher education setting and a strong command of English. Competitive hourly pay is offered.