POOL Interpreter

Overview

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume
• Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)

If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

• Provides interpretation services to deaf and hearing-impaired students attending LBCC classes and activities.
• Interprets classes, discussions, meetings, advising sessions, and college sponsored activities for deaf and hearing impaired students in the language mode used by the student – American Sign Language, oral (lip reading) modes, pidgin English or Sign Exact English (SEE). Voices as appropriate so student will be able to participate in classes or activities.
• Advises the Disability Services Coordinator (or Faculty/Staff working with hearing impaired students) of any changes or problems involving the assigned students.
• Treats students in a manner that contributes to increased self esteem and the development of effective self advocacy skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Requires strong proficiency in English and American sign language.
• Willingness to learn subject specific vocabulary as necessary for specific assignments.

• Must be able to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Requires the ability and willingness to work in a variety of classroom settings/labs, on field trips, etc.
• Should have demonstrated ability to understand, comprehend, and interpret from lectures within various settings, including group activities.
• Must be able to communicate and work with people of diverse backgrounds in a respectful way.
• Must agree to follow the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Codes of Ethics.

• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of interpreter training program.
• One year educational interpreting experience preferred.
• Certification by National Registry of Interpreters for Deaf preferred.
• Proficiency in Signed Exact English (SEE) desirable.

Physical

Skills and Abilities:

Considerable learned physical skill is required to perform sign language. Certain coordinated finger, limb or body movement must be performed routinely in the course of regular work. Extended standing or sitting required.

Working Conditions: Most interpreting situations occur in a classroom setting. Some duties may occur during field trips, club activities and evening and weekend performances and activities.

• Interprets classes, discussions, meetings, advising sessions, and college sponsored activities for deaf and hearing impaired students in the language mode used by the student – American sign language, oral (lip reading) modes, pidgin English or Sign Exact English (SEE). Voices as appropriate so student will be able to participate in classes or activities.
• Advises the Disability Services Coordinator (or Faculty/Staff working with hearing impaired students) of any changes or problems involving the assigned students.
• Treats students in a manner that contributes to increased self esteem and the development of effective self advocacy skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

All Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

Salary: $39.23/hour

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * LBCC requires all employees to maintain a primary physical residence within the State of Oregon. Remote work is not available to individuals residing outside Oregon. If you are currently located out-of-state, are you willing to relocate to Oregon before your work assignment begins?
• • I am currently a resident of the State of Oregon
  • Yes - I am willing to relocate to the State of Oregon if I am offered the position
  • No - I am only interested in remote work
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for a work visa?
• • Yes - I will need future work sponsorship for a work visa
  • No - I will not need future work sponsorship for a work visa

Required Documents

• Resume
• Academic Transcript
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Academic Transcript 2
• Academic Transcript 3
• Veteran Status Documentation

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