Real-Time Captioner for Accessible Higher Ed

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,688 - 103,278; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A university in California is seeking a Real-Time Captioner to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role involves converting spoken words into instant text, ensuring equitable access in classroom settings. Ideal candidates will possess excellent typing skills, a solid grasp of English grammar, and experience in providing real-time captioning. The position offers competitive pay between $69.46 and $74.97 per hour, with flexible, hourly appointments lasting up to one year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience providing real-time captioning services required.
• Able to adapt to various access needs and flexible course modalities.
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture and industry-standard codes of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Convey verbal instruction into text using court-reporting methods.
• Maintain professionalism in communication with diverse groups.

Skills

Typing speed of at least 200 words per minute

Strong attention to detail

Excellent listening skills

Command of English grammar

Education

Graduation from a court reporting school

Tools

Realtime captioning software

Job description

A university in California is seeking a Real-Time Captioner to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role involves converting spoken words into instant text, ensuring equitable access in classroom settings. Ideal candidates will possess excellent typing skills, a solid grasp of English grammar, and experience in providing real-time captioning. The position offers competitive pay between $69.46 and $74.97 per hour, with flexible, hourly appointments lasting up to one year.