Real-Time Captionist III

San Diego Community College District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Community College District seeks a Real-Time Captionist III to assist with communication between hearing-impaired students and others by providing captioning and printed notes for classes and meetings.

The ideal candidate will operate captioning software and equipment, provide instantaneous transcription, and deliver summarized notes in print or electronic form while adapting content to individual student needs and timelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of captioning equipment and related software; English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to capture relevant information during fast-paced discussions with interruptions; operate specialized equipment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish 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 printed or electronic notes to reflect the needs of the individual student.
• Prepare for classes and meetings by reviewing materials and adding relevant vocabulary to the captionist dictionary.
• Provide for general maintenance of captioning computer equipment and peripherals.

Skills

Captioning software knowledge

Stenography

English usage

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Captioning equipment

Computers

Job description

Real-Time Captionist III

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: District Wide

Posting Details (Default Section)

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.

Pay Information

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Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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