Professional Expert – ASL Interpreter, SAS

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About the Position :

Job Description

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. The department may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.

Should the department be interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted by the department with the information provided in your application.

Job Description :

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. SAS may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year. Once you have submitted the application, contact the SAS Interpreting Services Specialist at .

SAS ASL Interpreters receive technical and functional direction from the SAS Interpreting Services Specialist. SAS ASL Interpreters will provide interpreting services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Interpreting / Transliterating Level 0

This is a mentoring level. Required : High School Diploma and completion of an ASL Ethics Course. Preferred : Completion of an Interpreter Training Program.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level I

Level One requires a minimum of 0-2 yrs of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation. Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level II

Level Two requires a minimum of 2-4 yrs of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation. Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level III

Level Three requires a minimum of 4-5 years of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation. Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level IV

Level Four requires a minimum of 5-6 years of experience, a High School Diploma, completion of an ASL Ethics Course, and an ASL Interpreting evaluation. Completion of an Interpreter Training Program is preferred.

Interpreting / Transliterating Level V

Level Five requires a minimum of a RID Certification, or completion of RID written test and an ASL Interpreting evaluation, or EIPA Level 4 / 5 and an ASL Interpreting evaluation.

Exceptions to minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the hiring department / authority.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements

Applicant Documents :

• Resume.
• Copy of completion of Ethics Class as required per level.
• Copy of RID / EIPA Certification or proof of written completion.
• References of experience or recommendations.
• Unofficial transcripts of Interpreter Training Program if applicable.

Physical Demands and Working Environment :

While performing the duties of this job the ASL Interpreter is required to perform light lifting of hands and arms above the shoulders and head; possess finger dexterity to sign.

Employment Requirements :

Benefits :

This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements :

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District’s Administrative Procedures and Board Policies.