Real-Time Captioner & Interpreter — Temp (Hourly)

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A public higher education institution is seeking Hourly Interpreters and Real-Time Captioners to facilitate communication for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals. Responsibilities include providing interpreting services in various educational settings and creating real-time captions for instructional classes. Candidates must have significant knowledge of interpreting methods and relevant qualifications. This temporary position offers flexibility and an hourly pay range of $50 to $65.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass the interpreter evaluation administered at SJSU.
• Experience with real-time captioning services in a higher education setting.
• Ability to adapt interpreting skills effectively in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing consumers.
• Provide real-time translation of spoken English into text.
• Team interpret for various classes as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of interpretation processes

Fluency in ASL and/or English sign systems

Understanding of Deaf culture

Ability to operate court reporting equipment

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Graduation from an interpreter training program

Graduation from a four-year college or university (for Interpreters II)

Certification from an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program

Tools

Steno machine

Realtime software

Job description

A public higher education institution is seeking Hourly Interpreters and Real-Time Captioners to facilitate communication for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals. Responsibilities include providing interpreting services in various educational settings and creating real-time captions for instructional classes. Candidates must have significant knowledge of interpreting methods and relevant qualifications. This temporary position offers flexibility and an hourly pay range of $50 to $65.