Real-Time Captionist II

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District seeks a Captioning Specialist to assist hearing-impaired students by providing captioning and printed notes for classes and discussions. Under supervision, you will operate captioning software and hardware, record lectures, provide instant transcripts, and prepare summarized notes tailored to individual student needs.

Candidates should have knowledge of classroom subjects, strong English usage, and the ability to work with tact and diplomacy in a diverse

Qualifications

• Knowledge of classroom subject areas; captioning equipment and related software.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to capture information during fast-paced discussions with interruptions; operate captioning hardware and software; communicate effectively orally and in writing; maintain 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 notes to reflect individual student needs.
• Prepare for classes by reviewing materials and updating the captionist dictionary.
• Maintain captioning computer equipment and peripherals.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Captioning software

Captioning hardware

Tools

Captioning software

Captioning hardware

Job description

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE

Range

Range (na)

Department

Department District Wide

The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist with communication between hearing-impaired students and others by providing educationally appropriate captioning and printed notes of classes and discussions as assigned.

Major 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of various classroom subject areas; 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; operate specialized equipment, including computer hardware and software; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy; understand and follow oral and written directions; establish and **maintain effective working relationships with others. Sufficient training and experience to satisfactorily perform assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Varies

Special Instructions to Applicants

Conditions of Employment

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT : Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment); Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • No Response
  • SDCCD employment web site
  • EdJoin (SD Co. Office of Education)
  • CA Community Colleges Registry
  • Craig's List
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed
  • Professional organization/publication
  • SD Union Tribune newspaper ad (including Sign On San Diego)
  • SDCCD Employee
  • Job Fair
  • Other (list below)
• If other, please specify.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Yes
• No
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  (Open Ended Question)

• * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse faculty, classified professional and student population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Résumé

Optional Documents

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division