20-Hour PT Staff ASL Interpreter
20-Hour PT Staff ASL Interpreter
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Working Title: 20Hour PT Staff ASL Interpreter
Classification Title: Interpreter II
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Thursday February 6 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible oncampus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 257 and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Under general supervision the Interpreter II is distinguished from the Interpreter I by performing more complex assignments requiring a combination of higher levels of training skills certification and experience. Assignments for the Interpreter II often involve high levels of interactive discussions requiring the interpreter to rapidly switch between spoken English and sign language or manual sign system and vice versa. These assignments may include but are not limited to the following:
- Advanced level or highly complex classes requiring significant and rapid interaction using highly technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary.
- Discussion situations in classrooms conferences and workshops involving advanced and/or complex topics requiring significant signtovoice and voicetosign translations; and
- More complex interpreting situations such as conferences workshops seminars theatrical and/or other platform settings where multiple consumers including students faculty and staff are served simultaneously.
FLSA:NonExempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3197 per month $3528 per month 20Hour PartTime Adjusted)
CSU Classification Salary Range:$5344 per month $11243 per month
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Salary Grade/Range:Anticipating hire at Salary Range B based on candidates qualifications.
Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)
Time Base: PartTime
Pay Plan:10month position working from August to May
Work Hours: 20 hours a week commitment with flexibility inclusive of some nights and weekends
Department Information
The Disability Access Center (DAC) offers a wide range of accommodation services that ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
Working collaboratively with students faculty staff and administratorsDAC provides campuswide consultation and serves as a primary information resource on disabilityrelated issues to the campus community.
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Knowledge and Abilities
In addition to the knowledge required of the Interpreter I both skill/pay levels of the Interpreter II require thorough knowledge of the interpreting process; demonstrated understanding of the special communication needs of Deaf or HardofHearing consumers; comprehensive understanding of Deaf Culture working knowledge of platform interpreting techniques; working knowledge of the vocabulary terminology and basic information in a variety of subjects; and specific knowledge of specialized vocabulary and techniques used in interpreting professional and technical subject matter.
In addition to the abilities required for the Interpreter I both skill levels of the Interpreter II must be able to interpret effectively at a level that requires using unique terminology and language; effectively shift between ASL or a manual sign system to spoken English and vice versa in highly interactive situations such as discussions workshops seminars and platform settings; interpret difficult and complex terms concepts ideas and emotions; learn unique subject matter theories and terminology; provide accurate thorough and comprehensive services; and be responsive to students communication needs and preferences.
Education and Experience
Generally wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at or graduation from a four year college or university may be essential to provide interpreting services at a level required for the position assignments. In addition two years of relevant documented interpreting experience in a variety of settings usually are needed to perform at the level required for position assignments.
Certification Requirements
The following certifications are required for each of the two skill levels within this classification:
Salary Range A
Incumbents must possess and maintain skills certification in either interpreting or transliteration as issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or possess and maintain NIC (National Interpreter Certification) certification issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or comparable certification.
Salary Range B
Incumbents must possess and maintain skills certification in both interpreting and transliteration from RID or possess and maintain NIC Advanced (National Interpreter Certification) certification issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or comparable certification
RequiredQualifications
Knowledge and Abilities
- Working knowledge of the process on interpretation; ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment;
- Working knowledge of the methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and HardofHearing consumers;
- Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct;
- Working knowledge of the vocabulary used in the courses to which the Interpreter is assigned;
- Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture.
- Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL Signed English and/or another manual sign system to effectively generate language;
- Ability to interpret and transliterate between the ASL and sign systems and spoken English at a speed required by the assignment which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom conference and/or oneonone meeting;
- Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to adapt terminology language instruction concept theory and emotion to convey all aspects of the lecture teaching material and experiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationship with students professors/staff colleagues and Deaf/HardofHearing Services Coordinator and follow the Code of Professional Conduct.
- Knowledge of various manual communication modes: ASL Signed English and/or manual codes and oral and tactile interpreting.
- Possession of AA degree in Interpreting Preparation Program or equivalent;
- Ability to interpret in a variety of activities such as classroom lecture lab field trips internships; mobility assistance for DeafBlind students meetings with academic departments professors advisors and student group work.
- Ability to perform in highly interactive situations such as discussion workshops seminars and planform settings and handle unique subject matter theories and terminology and team with interpreters and/or realtime captioners.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
Certifications
- Possession of RID and/or NAD and/or equivalent skills certificates as specified in the classification: RID certificate in either interpretation or transliteration and/or NAD Level 3(level 4 preferred) for IIA; RID certificates in both interpretation and/or transliteration and/or NAD Level 4 (level 5 preferred) for IIB.
Condition of Employment
- Ability to pass a background check
PreferredQualifications
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and rapport with the Deaf community.
- Knowledge of RID Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ability and knowledge to mentor other interpreters.
- Word processing and spreadsheet skills for lexicons and schedule/timesheet records.
- Completion of upper division coursework and/or BA/BS degree preferred.
- Extensive experience in educational interpreting in university level curriculum.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Possession of RID and/or NAD and/or equivalent skills certificates as specified in the classification: RID certificate in either interpretation or transliteration and/or NAD Level 3(level 4 preferred) for IIA; RID certificates in both interpretation and/or transliteration and/or NAD Level 4 (level 5 preferred) for IIB.
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
As part of the application form you will be prompted to answer a brief questionnaire.
You will also be prompted to upload your RID Certification or EIPA 4 or above.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the FarmtoFork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety RightToknow Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three 3 calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU OutofState Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSUrelated work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H1B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
