Sign Language Interpreter I - Disability Resource Center

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter I for the Disability Resource Center at the San Luis Obispo campus. The role involves interpreting for events and classes, delivering high-quality interpretation, and using professional standards.

The position requires ASL and English interpretation skills and the ability to determine effective interpretation methods on the spot.

Qualifications

• Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, or another manual sign system.
• Interpret and transliterate between ASL, spoken English and sign systems at the required speed.
• Knowledge of interpreting methods and techniques for Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumers.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for campus events and instructional settings.
• Make independent decisions on interpretation methods to use for delivery of services.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpreting accuracy

Speed for various settings

Deaf/Hard of Hearing knowledge

RID code of conduct

Diversity communication

Collaborative work

Education

Interpreting training/experience

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter I - Disability Resource Center

Job no: 559816
Work type: Staff
Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Time Varies, Education Support Professionals, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of the Disability Resource Center, incumbents in this position provide interpreting services for campus events, instructional classes or related instructional settings and activities involving standard complexity factors such as the type of communication system needed, difficulty of subject matter, speed of interpreting required, and number of consumers served simultaneously.

The position is responsible for delivering high quality, accurate interpretation within the framework of professional standards. The incumbent makes independent decisions at the time of interpretation about the most effective methods to use for the delivery of sign language interpreting services.

Department Summary

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is a central service unit within Student Affairs. The DRC consults with the campus community to promote welcoming environments and facilitate equal opportunity for students with disabilities in their academic courses, campus services, and all student programs and activities. The DRC collaborates with students to identify and eliminate potential and real barriers to accessibility by promoting inclusive design, providing reasonable accommodations, and assessing effectiveness.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or another manual sign system to effectively generate language.
• Working knowledge of the process of interpretation to convey accurately the register, tone, intent, and content of the consumer's message.
• Ability to interpret and transliterate between both ASL, spoken English and sign systems at a speed required by the assignment, which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom, event, conference and/or one‑on‑one meeting.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers.
• Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff.

Education and Experience

• Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $32.00 - $52.00 Per Hour

Classification Range: $19.37 - $194.60 Per Hour

Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally‑ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top‑tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands‑on philosophy, small class sizes and close student‑faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [e-mail].

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

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 CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: July 06, 2026 (2:30 PM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled