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Long Beach Community College District Looking for Certified Interpreter Full Time
Salary: $65.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number:
24-032
Closing:
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Department: Human
Resources
Description
Certified Interpreter (Hourly Pool)
CONTINUOUS
RECRUITMENT
HOURLY POOL
$65.00 Hourly
Long Beach Community College District is seeking
qualified individuals for Certified Interpreter positions possessing a Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) license or a National
Association of the Deaf (NAD) IV certification. Incumbents, under general supervision, will act as a sign language interpreter/translator
for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and/or faculty and staff for all classroom and job-related assignments and college sanctioned
activities, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems, with the ability to clearly and accurately present information and
foster successful inclusion and interaction between the student, classmates, faculty/staff, and administrators.
Certified
Interpreters must have a Bachelor’s degree with a preferred focus on Interpreting, Deaf Education/Culture/ASL Linguistics, or equivalent
and/or national certification; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. They must also demonstrate the highest
level of fluency in ASL and other student/faculty preferred signing modalities as needed demonstrate fluency to facilitate communication
across the college curriculum and other related venues both on and off campus. A high level of understanding of course content across the
college curriculum to interpret specialized subject matter terminology, including but not limited to, medical, scientific, vocational,
trades, etc. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented Long Beach City
College team. Go Vikings!
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
- Type of position:
Hourly/On-Call as needed - Location: LAC and PCC
- Salary Information:
Certified
Interpreter with RID/NAD IV Certification – $65.00/hr - All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status
by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do
so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our Return to Campus page.
For
further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4710.
ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY
COLLEGE:
Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of
equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Long Beach City College is committed
to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality
educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic
initiatives below to learn more.
Duties
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision of the Disabled
Students and Program Services (DSPS) administrator and/or Human resources (HR) Manager, acts as an interpreter/transliterator for deaf or
hard-of-hearing students and/or faculty/staff for all classroom or job-related and college sanctioned activities, using a variety of manual
and verbal communication systems, with the ability to clearly and accurately present information and foster successful inclusion and
interaction between the student, classmates, faculty/staff, and administrators.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
This is a non-permanent assignment. interpreters may work in support of student needs through DSPS under
the general guidance of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Access Coordinator and/or in support of faculty/staff interpreting needs through HR
under general guidance of the Interpreter and Accommodation Services Coordinator, if eligible.
Click here for the full description:
Certified Interpreter
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR
THIS POSITION:
Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with a preferred focus on
Interpreting, Deaf Education/Culture/ASL Linguistics, or equivalent and/or national certification; or an equivalent combination of
training, education, and experience. - The incumbent must demonstrate the highest level of fluency in ASL and other student/faculty
preferred signing modalities as needed. Demonstrate fluency to facilitate communication across the college curriculum and other related
venues both on and off campus. A high level of understanding of course content across the college curriculum to interpret specialized
subject matter terminology, including but not limited to, medical, scientific, vocational, trades, etc. - Ability to mentor
interpreters in skill and professional development. - Ability to work effectively in all technical, sensitive, and high-profile
settings with Deaf students and/or Deaf faculty including: high level coursework, appointments, presentations, interactions with
deans/administrators, platform interpreting, etc., as determined by the supervising department (DSPS and/or HR).
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
- Requires nationally recognized certification (CI/CT; NIC;
NAD IV-V; BEI Advanced;) and current annual RID membership. - May require a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain
insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.
Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not
guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed
requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City
College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration.
Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
Application Process:
considered for this position.
must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience substitution in lieu of
education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a
year-for-year basis, and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
Selection Process:
The following
selection process may include the following:
Assessment and/or Recorded Video Submittal: (Scored)
*** PLEASE
NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part, and/or modify any test part.
Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Classified Human
Resources.***
Additional Information
Disability Accommodations
If you require special
accommodations in the Application, Testing, Interview or Selection Process, you are required to notify the Human Resources Office at least
two days prior to the closing date of the posting, by calling (562) 938-4352.
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment
opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and
employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the
District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin,
age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or
medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples.
This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City
College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/jobs/4347599/certified-interpreter
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