Sign Language Interpreter Expert

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking qualified Professional Experts to provide interpreter services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The role requires proficiency in ASL or Signed English and the ability to interpret non-technical subject matter under supervision.

Responsibilities include facilitating communication in classrooms and campus events, and maintaining required certifications such as ITP, EIPA, RID or NAD. This is a short-term, pool-based opportunity within the district.

Qualifications

• Level I – entry level sign language proficiency required; assists in advancement of skills.
• Level II – intermediate proficiency in ASL or Signed English; understands course content.
• Level III – advanced interpreting and transliterating; handles complex assignments; RID/NAD/EIPA/ITP certifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides interpreter services. Interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf, hard-of-hearing, Deaf-Blind, and hearing consumers.
• Interpret assignments may occur in various campus venues and classrooms.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of instructional content and participate in related training and evaluation.

Education

ITP Certification

EIPA

RID/NAD Interpreting Certification

Job description

Definition

Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. Professional Experts:

• Have specialized knowledge or expertise not generally required of or found in the classifications established by the District.
• Must be specially trained, experienced, or competent to perform expert services.
• Are used on a temporary basis for a specific project or projects.
• Terms of employment will be described in the Professional Expert Agreement.

Non-academic, non-classified Professional Experts are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified short-term employees are at-will employees and have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Professional Expert employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

Retired CalPERS Annuitants: may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).

Representative Duties

Provides interpreter services. Interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf-Blind, and hearing consumers.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Education and Experience:

Level I – Entry level of a series. Beginning proficiency in sign language (American Sign Language and/or Signed English). Able to interpret non-complex, non-technical subject matter independently on a limited basis as determined by the Director or recognized evaluator; assists in the advancement of skill level and proficiency of services provided to deaf and hard of hearing students. Possession of the following certifications or equivalent certification: Interpreting Training Program (ITP) Certification, Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA).

Level II – Mid level of a series. Intermediate proficiency in sign language (ASL and/or Signed English). The Interpreter II will interpret moderately complex, technical subject matter and is able to understand course content in major areas of study and work independently in select courses. Assist in the advancement of skill level or as deemed necessary by the Director. Assignments require a thorough understanding of educational principles, techniques and practices related to interpreter services. Possession of the following certifications or equivalent: ITP Certification, EIPA.

Level III – Advanced level of a series. Fluency in both interpreting and transliterating in multiple classroom settings with varying degrees of difficulty or other campus venues. Proficient in voice interpreting skills and able to provide advanced level of understanding of course content across college curriculum. Demonstrates conceptual understanding of the issues and problems specific to deafness in education. Assignments are more complex interpreter assignments. Possession of the following certifications: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Interpreting, ITP Certification, EIPA, National Interpreter Certification.

Level IV – Expert skill level in providing interpreting and transliterating services to the deaf and hard of hearing student population in all possible interpreting situations on a college campus or campus events. Possesses the ability to assess and accommodate the deaf and hard of hearing students’ communication needs and facilitates communication across the college curriculum and related venues. Advocates for student access and possesses a working knowledge of state and federal laws related to deaf students in the post‑secondary environment. Possession of the following certifications: RID, NAD Interpreting, ITP Certification, EIPA, National Interpreter Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Conditions of Employment

This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a recruitment for an applicant pool to fill temporary/short‑term assignments on an as‑needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary/short‑term assignments as the need arises. Applications will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Individuals interested in advancing the District’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Application Requirements

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. Answers to ALL Supplemental Questions, if any (please provide clear and detailed responses, where applicable, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put “see resume” or “N/A”, or leave blank).
3. A current Resume (as a separate attachment – PDF recommended).

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview; the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the application or examination process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438‑4714.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Title IX

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx