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Qualifications: Ability to function independently. Excellent
hand-eye coordination. Ability to lip read. Excellent attention and
concentration. Basic bilingual English-Spanish skills a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Production floor worker for cosmetics manufacturing factory. Job
requires rapid filling of bottles and associated duties.
Other:
Requires being able to stand for filling
duties.
Application Information:
El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90506 Jobs Posted: 04/02/08
Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a college degree (minimum of an A.S. or A.A.)
LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or National
Association of Deaf (NAD) level IV certification or better.
Expressive Skills: Signing fluidity at all levels from format to informal
and varying words per minute. 75 percent of American Sign Language Grammar
used. 90 percent of all concepts translated. Receptive Skills: 75 percent of
Voicing produced in proper English, complete with appropriate voice quality.
Mentoring and in-service experience continued professional growth,
completion of an Interpreter Training Program. Equivalent of 1200 hours of
paid interpreting experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director and the direct guidance from
the DSPS Supervisor, provide sign language interpreting and transliterating
support services for deaf/hard of hearing students and staff. Involved in
interpreting preparation activities such as preparation study, readings and
in-service.
Other:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Translate/interpret for classroom lectures and activities.
Provide in-service training for hourly interpreters.
Assist with communication needs with deaf students, staff, faculty and
public.
Act as a mentor for novice interpreters from El Camino College Sign
Language/Interpreter Training Program and other interpreters when deemed
appropriate.
Serves as substitute interpreter in the absence of other regularly scheduled
interpreters.
Act in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf.
Interpret at special events such as field trips, ceremonies, student-teacher
conferences, and other school/campus related activities, upon request.
Attend designated staff meetings and in-service training.
Perform minimal clerical duties specific to the interpreting office.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
American Sign Language and other sign systems.
Vocabulary, terminology, and basic information in a variety of subjects.
Special communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing students.
The National Registry of Interpreters Code of Ethics
Platform interpreting techniques.
Special vocabulary and techniques used in interpreting professional subject
matter.
Interpret and transliterate at a skill level and to adapt these skills to
communicate unique terminology and language.
Adapt interpreting and transliterating skills to an academic setting.
Be responsive to the student’s needs and instructional goals.
Sustain service for an extended number of hours.
Interpret difficult and complex words, thoughts, and feelings.
Learn unique subject matter, theories, and terminology.
Be accurate, thorough, and comprehensive in providing services.
Serve a group well as an individual.
Deliver platform interpreting or deliver oral speeches.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a college degree (minimum of an A.S. or A.A.)
Expressive Skills: Signing fluidity at all levels from format to informal
and varying words per minute. 75 percent of American Sign Language Grammar
used. 90 percent of all concepts translated. Receptive Skills: 75 percent of
Voicing produced in proper English, complete with appropriate voice quality.
Mentoring and in-service experience continued professional growth,
completion of an Interpreter Training Program. Equivalent of 1200 hours of
paid interpreting experience.
LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or National
Association of Deaf (NAD) level IV certification or better.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Student Services Office environment
Lecture and Laboratory Classroom environment
Frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff
Physical Ability:
Long periods of standing or sitting
Visual acuity to facilitate the interpretation process
Dexterity of hands and fingers for clarity in sign usage
Hearing acuity in normal speech ranges
Application Information:
Classified Salary Range: 34
Board Approved: October 18, 1999
TO APPLY: Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must
contact Human Resources at least five (5) working days prior to the final
filing date. Submit a district application to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m.,
March 28, 2008. Applications can be obtained from EL CAMINO COLLEGE, HUMAN
RESOURCES, ADMIN. BLDG., RM. 217, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506
or may be downloaded from www.elcamino.edu. Human Resources office hours are
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information please refer to the El
Camino College website:
www.elcamino.edu or JOB HOTLINE (310) 660-3809.
(FAXES AND E-MAILS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE HONORED)
ISSUE DATE: MARCH 10, 2008 CLOSING DATE: APRIL 11, 2008.
Antelope Valley College
3041 West Ave. K
Lancaster, CA 93536
Jobs Posted: 01/14/08
Job Openings: Adjunct (Part Time)
Sign Language Instructors
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the appropriate subject
area or have an appropriate community college credential.
Minimum Qualifications are as follows:
Two years of experience in that discipline with any Bachelor’s degree or
better and any certificate or license required to do that work OR Six years
of experience in that discipline with any Associate degree and any
certificate or license required to do that work. Equivalencies: None
Ability to demonstrate clear evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding
of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students.
Other:
Conditions of Employment:
Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as
Saturday classes.
Application
Information:
A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.
Application Process:
Applications for this position are accepted on an on-going basis. Please
visit our website for complete job announcement and instructions for
applying.
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