Job Description

Sign Language Interpreter

Under general supervision, performs one or more of the following major functions in a specialized program that specifically serves students with disabilities. Sign language Interpreters facilitate the communication and integration of deaf and hearing impaired, or otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff, and guests in the classroom, other instructional settings, and within the college community using American Sign Language, Signed English, or Transliteration. This is a temporary vendor position (hourly/intermittent/on call) with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date. Conditions of employment: This is a vendor position with no permanent status granted. Payment will be through a contract with Accounts Payable. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date. Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job. Pay rates: Interpreter Level 1 - $35 per hour VRI, $38 per hour In-person Interpreter Level 2 - $37.50 per hour VRI, $46 per hour In-person Interpreter Level 3 - $50 per hour VRI, $57 per hour in-person.

Responsibilities

Sign Language Interpreters are assigned some combination of the following duties:

• Perform effective sign language interpreting and transliterating services for students, faculty and staff according to accepted American Sign Language/English interpreting procedures.
• Provide sign language and English interpreting and transliterating for deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty and staff in both educational and non-academic settings.
• Serve as an interpreter at various campus events including department meetings, student orientations, professional development activities, counseling appointments, placement procedures, field trips, theatrical productions and other extracurricular activities.
• Provide educational interpreting for students in a lecture environment and individualized instruction.
• Serve as a liaison between the deaf and hearing impaired students, school faculty and staff; explain the needs and concerns of students.
• Consult with faculty to identify potential problems that could inhibit the effective provision of interpreting services including instructional materials or closed-caption equipment.
• Video Remote interpreting may be required depending on the structure of the course or event.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Sign Language Interpreter I: High school graduate or equivalent, graduated from interpreter training program and combination of two (2) years' experience. OR
• Sign Language Interpreter II: High school graduate or equivalent, graduated from interpreter training program and combination of three (3) years' experience and shall provide proof of Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) in process. OR
• Sign Language Interpreter III: High school graduate or equivalent graduated from interpreter training program and combination of more than five (5+) years' experience, and shall possess Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification. AND
• Sign language interpreters must have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, have excellent listening skills, and a solid grasp of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• They must possess strong receptive and expressive communication skills as well as understand the message, convey the register, tone, intent, and content of the speaker.
• They must be able to accurately convey information from one language to another.
• Must be able to work effectively with students/faculty. They are required to know their respective industry Professional Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice and Confidentiality.
• Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of signing and interpreting for the deaf and hearing impaired. Interpretation and application techniques of American Sign Language (ASL). Use and operation of various devices for deaf and hearing impaired. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers. Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Code of ethics for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
• Ability to: Perform interpreting services for the deaf and hearing impaired. Communicate effectively to the deaf and hearing impaired using American Sign Language and/or contact signing. Interpret and explain school policies and procedures. Provide interpretation services in both academic and non-educational settings. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Must possess the necessary equipment needed to provide Video Remote Interpreting; including but not limited to computer/laptop with camera, stable and reliable internet connection, microphone and speakers, proper lighting.
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

Additional Information

Special conditions: Local travel may be required as it pertains to assignments. Hours may vary according to assignment. Application process: Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume. Please do not include any additional documents only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified. Please do not submit letters of recommendation or documents that contain your photograph.

Benefits

Short-term workers contribute to social security, are covered under workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and sick leave is provided according to AB 1522.

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