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Sign Language Interpreter - 75% (2 Positions)
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $39.31 - $47.79 Hourly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 21-01436
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Department: Disability Resources
Closing: 11/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
FILING DEADLINE: November 26, 2024
Please note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) if any questions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary Range: $39.31 - $47.79 per hour (23/24 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $43.34 per hour (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials).
- Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our Benefits page.
- Leave/Holiday time: Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).
Under general direction, interprets/transliterates using American Sign Language or other manual sign system, and spoken English to facilitate communication between hearing and Deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals; serve as a liaison between Deaf/hard-of-hearing students, hearing students, faculty and staff.
These are regular, part-time (0.75 FTE), 10-months per year, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am - 5pm with coverage of some evening classes per student need. These positions are contingent upon funding and Board approval.
SCOPE:
The Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication between Deaf/hard-of-hearing students, hearing students, faculty and staff using American Sign Language or other manual sign system in academic settings, District events and for urgent situations such as those involving District Police or Student Health Services.
ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years.
SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.
SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.
Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:
Essential Functions
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.
- Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations, including emergencies, using manual sign system appropriate for the language and the cultural background of Deaf/hard-of-hearing students and staff.
- Accurately interprets signs into fluent English for Deaf/hard-of-hearing students, faculty, and staff.
- Works with faculty and staff to gain understanding of relevant concepts to facilitate interpretation for Deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
- Adheres to the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
- May utilize technologies to transcribe speech to text in classroom and other settings.
- Trains, mentors and directs the work of short-term, non-continuing (STNC), peer and agency interpreters.
ABILITY TO:
Accurately interpret spoken language to sign language and interpret sign to spoken language in an academic setting; follow and give oral and written directions; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population; maintain cooperative working relationships.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
American Sign Language or other sign system used by student/consumer; Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct; technical signs or specialized vocabulary used in the courses assigned; a wide range of post-secondary level subjects; Deaf culture, local Deaf community, and resources for the Deaf; specialized equipment for the Deaf/hard-of-hearing; standard office productivity software.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
Education:
Completion of an accredited interpreter training program. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience:
Increasingly responsible (approximately 2-4 years of full-time equivalent experience) experience as a sign language interpreter. Previous work experience in a post-secondary educational setting preferred.
License or Certificate:
Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be skilled in American Sign Language and appropriate forms of manually coded English; may be required to sign for extended periods of time. Must be prepared to sign under various environmental conditions.
Application Procedures
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:
- A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
- Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor.
- A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
- Current Resume.
- Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (all pages) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.
- If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the Classified Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader) and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.
Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-4 weeks after the filing deadline, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for an interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee.
If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.
MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSSMAN HALL ANNEX
MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
PHONE: (707) 527-4954
EMAIL: Please contact Megan Napoli at mnapoli@santarosa.edu
The office is located in the Bussman Building on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):
- In accordance with Federal Law, all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Successful candidates will be extended a conditional job offer and will be required to undergo background screening prior to their first day of employment in order for an individual assessment to be conducted prior to commencing employment. Candidates must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense);
- Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer remote only' assignments).
- Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
- Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter.
Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
Non Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
SRJC Strategic Plan
VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.
MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.
The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/santarosajc/jobs/4714642/sign-language-interpreter-75-2-positions
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