Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour/Full-Time)

Inside Higher Ed; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide ASL interpreting services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and ensure equitable access to education. Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent training and at least one year of interpreting experience. This position offers flexible hours and is committed to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• At least one year of interpreting experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and associated regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpreting services for D/HH students and faculty.
• Consult with faculty to ensure effective provision of services.
• Follow ethical codes and advocate for D/HH individuals.

Skills

American Sign Language interpretation

Cultural competency

Use of assistive devices

Education

Associate degree in education or related field

Interpreter Training Program certification

Job description

Job Title: Sign Language Interpreter (Flexible-Hour/Full-Time) - Reedley College

Base pay range

$52,807.00/yr - $64,947.00/yr

Location: Districtwide, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Division: DO Personnel Commission

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and transliteration services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students, faculty, and staff in classrooms and a variety of other settings; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs ASL interpreting services for D/HH students, faculty, and staff in classrooms, laboratories, and a variety of settings for orientations, meetings, counseling appointments, assessment testing, field trips, professional development, human resource matters, and other college/District events.
• Consults with faculty to identify potential problems that could inhibit the effective provision of interpreting services; advises faculty on uses of technology and how to negotiate communications with D/HH students to convey course content; explains student rights and responsibilities in accordance with District rules and regulations.
• Follows appropriate ethical codes and processes for addressing situations observed or experienced in the course of interpreting assignments; advocates for D/HH students and faculty in difficult or stressful situations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

Other Duties

• Performs in team interpreting as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

An associate degree in education, social services, or a related field, or graduation from an Interpreter Training Program, and at least one year of interpreting experience in an educational setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• American Sign Language interpretation and application techniques, including special sign vocabularies required for varied college disciplines.
• Current developments, trends, and techniques in the field of interpreting utilized both for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, and court decisions applicable to providing services to the deaf and hard-of-hearing, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and associated regulations.
• Proper ethical conduct as outlined in the National Association of the Deaf - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NAD-RID) Code of Professional Conduct with emphasis on the appropriate role of an interpreter in an educational setting.
• Values, behaviors, and language of the American Deaf Culture.
• Use and operation of various assistive devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer

Committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals, and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.