Substitue Reader - Court Reporting Program

Taft College; Shafter (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates for the Substitute Reader – Court Reporting Program in Shafter, CA. The role supports in-person and Zoom-based courses, providing dictation of instructional materials and speed tests for court reporting students.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, familiarity with Zoom and computing tools, and the ability to work with a diverse student body across multiple speed levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Zoom, email, and document programs.
• Strong reading and verbal communication skills with clear pronunciation.
• Six months or more full‑time or one year or more part‑time experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Dictate instructional materials, practice drills, and speed tests for court reporting students at varying speeds.
• Use a stopwatch to ensure accurate timing during all dictation sessions.
• Maintain consistent pacing and clarity appropriate to each speed level.
• Foster a professional and supportive learning environment.
• Assist students in the proper use of computers and other tools in the classroom.

Skills

Clear pronunciation

Verbal communication

Educational support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Stenotype knowledge (Desirable)

Tools

Zoom

Email

Document programs

Job description

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Welcome to Taft College! We are pleased you have chosen Taft College as an institution to pursue your career goals.

Taft College prides itself as a small, comprehensive institution with a wide range of educational programs and support services to students. We offer approximately 50 degrees and 50 certificates in transfer education and career-technical education programs. Our enrollment of nearly 12,000 students at our campus in Taft, through our partnership with Westec in Shafter, CA, and through our Distance Learning Program, have access to innovative, caring faculty members and the support programs needed to promote student success.

Taft College is ready to help you achieve your career goals and realize your dreams! We are committed to your success and welcome you to Taft College.

Position: Substitue Reader - Court Reporting Program

Location: Shafter, CA

Job Id:1443

# of Openings:3

Substitute Reader - Court Reporting Program

Priority application deadline: October 16, 2026 (open until filled)

Anticipated Start Date: October 30, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Taft College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and staff to provide high-quality programs and services for our students.

Under general supervision, the Reader provides dictation of instructional materials and administers speed tests for court reporting students. This role requires clear and precise enunciation of standard English, familiarity with common phrasing, and the ability to maintain consistent pacing at various speed levels. The Reader supports both in-person and Zoom-based classroom environments while helping maintain an organized and professional learning setting. The Reader may also perform a variety of instructional support tasks in a classroom or other learning environment which may include limited or non-English speaking students; assists instructors and provide classroom support in a specific assigned subject matter; performs routine clerical recordkeeping; performs related duties as assigned.

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing oral dictation of instructional materials to students enrolled in the court reporting program.

Note: This position is for in-person and on-line courses

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in the classification, however, employees may perform other related duties not listed and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.

• Dictate instructional materials, practice drills, and speed tests for court reporting students at varying speeds. Materials include Jury Charge, Literary, Medical, and Multi-Voice content.
• Use a stopwatch to ensure accurate timing during all dictation sessions.
• Maintain consistent pacing and clarity appropriate to each assigned speed level.
• students.
• Foster a professional and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with basic classroom or instruction as it relates to course content.
• Assist students in the proper use of computers and other tools appropriate for use in a classroom or learning lab.
• Meet with professor at the beginning of the semester to set goals and/or objectives.
• Distribute course assignments and other handouts as needed.
• Participate in required training.
• Attend all scheduled activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency with basic computer tools, including Zoom, email, and document programs
• Strong reading and verbal communication skills with clear pronunciation and the appropriate speed based on the course requirement.
• Six (6) months or more full‑time or one (1) year or more of part‑time experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students; and staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or public service environment
• Experience with or knowledge of stenotype machine (or stenograph), Computer‑Aided Transcription (CAT) software, and external audio gear like high‑quality microphones and digital backup recorders
• Ability to read aloud for extended periods of time.
• Ability to follow precise timing and speed protocols.
• Patient, professional, and supportive when working with students.
• Ability to adapt to both in‑person and virtual classroom environments.

COMPENSATION

$27.01 - $29.06 per hour. This position is 19 hours per week for 12 months per year (hours to be determined). This is a part‑time position and it is not eligible for participation in District benefits.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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