Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. Professional Experts:
Education and Experience:
Level I - Entry level of a series. Beginning proficiency in sign language (American Sign Language and/or Signed English). Able to interpret non-complex, non-technical subject matter independently on a limited basis as determined by the Director or recognized evaluator; assists in the advancement of skill level and proficiency of services provided to deaf and hard of hearing students. Possession of the following certifications or equivalent certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), Registry Interpreters of the Deaf (RID), or National Association of the Deaf (NAD): Interpreting Training Program (ITP) Certification, Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA).
Level II - Mid level of a series. Intermediate level classification of the Interpreter series. Intermediate proficiency in sign language (ASL and/or Signed English. The Interpreter II will interpret moderately complex, technical subject matter and is able to understand course content in major areas of study and works independently in select courses. Assist in the advancement of skill level or as deemed necessary by the Director. Assignments require a thorough understanding of educational principles, techniques and practices related to interpreter services. Possession of the following certifications or equivalent certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), Registry Interpreters of the Deaf (RID), or National Association of the Deaf (NAD): Interpreting Training Program (ITP) Certification, Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA).
Level III - Advanced level of a series. Fluency in both interpreting and transliterating in multiple classroom settings with varying degrees of difficulty or other campus venues. Proficient in voice interpreting skills and is able to provide advanced level of understanding of course content across college curriculum. Demonstrates conceptual understanding of the issues and problems specific to deafness in education. Assignments are more complex interpreter assignments. Possession of the following certifications or equivalent certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), Registry Interpreters of the Deaf (RID), or National Association of the Deaf (NAD): Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Interpreting, Training Program (ITP) Certification, Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA), National Interpreter Certification.
Level IV - Expert skill level in providing interpreting and transliterating services to the deaf and hard of hearing student population in all possible interpreting situations on a college campus or campus events. Possesses the ability to assess and accommodate the deaf and hard of hearing students' communication needs and facilitates communication across the college curriculum and related venues. Advocates for student access and possesses a working knowledge of state and federal laws related to deaf students in the post-secondary environment. Possession of the following certifications or equivalent certification from the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), Registry Interpreters of the Deaf (RID), or National Association of the Deaf (NAD): Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Interpreting, Training Program (ITP) Certification, Educational Interpreters Proficiency Assessment (EIPA), National Interpreter Certification.
This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
This is a recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill temporary/short-term assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary/short-term assignments as the need arises. Applications will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.
Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a COMPLETE application packet. A complete application packet includes:
Coast Community College District Title IX:
https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx
This direct link 2023 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader) is the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.
Professional Experts are eligible to purchase medical insurance through Kaiser.
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The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
Jobs within the Coast Community College District. When inquiring or applying for positions within the Coast Community College District, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities within the Coast Community College District and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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