Real-Time Captioning Specialist for Classrooms

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District seeks a captionist to assist hearing-impaired students by providing accurate captioning and notes for classes and discussions. The role supports daily classroom activities and ensures accessible communication.

The incumbent will operate captioning equipment, prepare vocabulary resources, and maintain captioning hardware to support educational needs of diverse students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of captioning computer equipment and related software programs.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to capture relevant information during fast paced discussions with constant interruptions.
• Ability to operate specialized captioning hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Use captioning computer equipment and related software programs 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 subject matter vocabulary to the captionist dictionary.
• Provide for general maintenance of captioning computer equipment and peripherals.

Job description

San Diego Community College District seeks a captionist to assist hearing-impaired students by providing accurate captioning and notes for classes and discussions. The role supports daily classroom activities and ensures accessible communication.

The incumbent will operate captioning equipment, prepare vocabulary resources, and maintain captioning hardware to support educational needs of diverse students.