Part-Time Sign Language Interpreter (Pool)

Part-Time Sign Language Interpreter (Pool)

West Valley College is accepting applications from qualified persons for establishing a pool of individuals interested in future part-time assignments as Sign Language Interpreters. Under the general direction of the Director of the Disability and Educational Support Program, the incumbent provides sign language interpreting services for instructional classes, related academic activities, and campus events. Assignments involve standard complexity factors, including the communication system required, subject matter difficulty, pace of interpretation, and the number of consumers served simultaneously.

This is a part-time, hourly position, with assignments located at West Valley College. The assignment may be during the day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter terms, and may last anywhere from an hour to several consecutive assignments. Salary and benefits are $55-$77 (hourly) with no benefits included due to the part-time, temporary nature of this position.

A combination of formal education and documented professional interpreting experience that demonstrates competence and readiness to perform at the level required for assigned interpreting services is required. Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds is also required. Examples of duties and responsibilities include providing sign language interpreting services to facilitate effective communication, delivering interpreting services for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, and attending required training and participating in continuing education to maintain professional competency.

Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including a completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application, resume, and any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable. Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview. Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.