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Position Number: 2667695
Location: Walnut, CA
Position Type: Disability Services

Lead Interpreter

Position Number: CM-066-2021
Department: ACCESS
Job Category: Classified Unit A
Time (Percent Time): 100%
Term (months/year): 12 months/year
Current Work Schedule (days, hours): Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Salary Range: A-126
Salary: Steps 1 - 6: $7,127 - $9,097 Monthly
Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.
Open Date: 11/24/2021
Initial Screening Date: 01/19/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Procedure:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt.SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed rsum that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
5. Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Health & Welfare:
The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount for Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

The District participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

*Note: Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change.

Basic Function/Overview:
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, provides sign language and/or oral interpreting services to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and/or have other communication disorders; performs interpreting services related to highly technical or specialized subject matters that require high levels of skill and advanced and fluent interpreting techniques; coordinates and monitors the daily operations of the interpreter internship program; coaches and mentors the District's hourly interpreters.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from the Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services. Exercises no supervision of staff. May provide technical and functional direction over and training to hourly interpreters and interpreter interns.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbents in this classification are required to perform highly complex assignments requiring a combination of high levels of training, skills, certification, and experience. Assignments often involve high levels of interactive discussions requiring the interpreter to rapidly switch between spoken English and sign language or manual sign system and vice versa. These assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Advanced level or highly complex classes requiring significant and rapid interaction using highly technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary;
2. Discussion situations in classrooms, conferences, and workshops involving advanced and/or complex topics requiring significant sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign translations; and
3. More complex interpreting situations such as conferences, workshops, seminars, theatrical, and/or other platform settings where multiple consumers, including students, faculty and staff are served simultaneously.
4. In addition, incumbents assist the Manager, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services with the day-to-day operations of the interpreter internship program; monitoring, mentoring, coaching, training, and skills evaluation of interns and hourly interpreters; and participating in the evaluation of interns and their progress.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
1. Interprets and translates classroom lectures simultaneously and facilitates communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and hearing faculty, staff, and students as related to coursework.
2. Accurately conveys the meaning and spirit of the hearing speaker using grammatically correct American Sign Language (ASL) or students alternative preferred language mode, and verbally conveys the meaning and spirit of the deaf or hard of hearing signer using correct English grammar.
3. Utilizes resources to increase knowledge of ASL, professional interpreting techniques and procedures, deaf culture, specialized vocabulary, and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct.
4. Observes and teams with other interpreters and receives mentorship from the Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services.
5. Serves as a mentor, coach, and trainer for hourly interpreters.
6. Assists in organizing and overseeing the interpreter internship program, including conducting regular individual and group meetings with interns, assisting interns with self video taping and self-assessments, assigning homework, identifying classes approved for observation, and assisting the Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services with evaluations and interviews.
7. Assists with scheduling interpreters and captioners, including serving as emergency contact for after-hours and weekend classes and needs for services.
8. Organizes and oversees the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services skills library, including loaning out materials, following up on delinquent materials, maintaining and expanding library resources, and organizing and updating the list of available materials.
9. Responds to student difficulties and concerns with understanding and sensitivity; ensures confidentiality of all student information.
10. Attends and participates in workshops and conferences to improve and maintain interpreting skill level, and keep abreast of interpreting trends by studying specialized ASL vocabulary and other materials.
11. May read text, handouts, and dictionaries, and prepare translation of difficult-to-interpret course content.
12. Assists in on-going development of interpreter and captioner handbooks.
13. Works in collaboration with the Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services and other interpreters to collect existing technical signs, and to establish special signs and/or vocabulary for underrepresented scientific/technical terms or concepts.
14. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Other Duties:
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:
1. American Sign Language and a wide variety of communication and interpreting techniques.
2. Appropriate roles and individual responsibilities relating to interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.
3. Deaf cultural values and general issues in the field of deafness.
4. Resources available to sign language interpreters and transliterators in order to improve knowledge.
5. Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
6. Current trends and development in the field of interpreting.
7. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
8. Basic principles and techniques for directing, training, and coaching others.
9. Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
10. Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
11. Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
12. Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications related to work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
13. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
14. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities:
1. Interpret messages spoken by hearing people into ASL, Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE), and other formats.
2. Interpret messages signed by deaf and hard of hearing people into English, including the ability to read lips, create original signs for unknown or unusual terms/words, and interpreting foreign languages.
3. Interpret by translating higher-level technical academic material requiring specialized Sign Language vocabulary for high level technical academic materials utilizing highly proficient English, ASL, and/or CASE, used in classes such as science, history, and psychology, on Districts skills performance evaluation examination.
4. Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct.
5. Assess individual situations to determine the needs of each deaf or hard-of-hearing student, such as language preferences or preferences in having comments voiced for him/her or voicing for himself/herself.
6. Attend and participate in workshops to improve interpreting/transliterating skill.
7. Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students with disabilities.
8. Learn to use the variety of assistive devices/equipment used to assist students with disabilities.
9. Work successfully in an interpreting team in the classroom or other campus setting.
10. Assist in the planning and implementation of assigned programs and services.
11. Assist in the organization, preparation and presentation of materials.
12. Learn methods and procedures to be followed in an instructional situation.
13. Read, understand, interpret and apply department rules, policies and materials relating to assigned field.
14. Analyze and evaluate information processing problems, plans, procedures, and requirements.
15. Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
16. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
17. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
18. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
19. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
20. Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
21. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
22. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications/Education & Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in American Sign Language, interpreting, education, social work, or a related field, completion of an Interpreter Training Program, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in a higher-education setting.

Equivalencies:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Preferred Qualifications:

License(s) & Other Requirements:

Examination Requirements:

Working Environment:
Employees primarily work in an office or classroom environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Occasionally, employees may work in the field and be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hazardous chemical or physical substances in a classroom setting. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to provide interpretation services and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and good hearing, speech, and fine motor skills to communicate in person and over the telephone and to provide interpretation services. Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time while providing interpreting services is required. This is partially a sedentary classification although standing in and walking between work areas is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds.

Hazards:

Conditions of Employment:
Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees - The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.

The person holding this position is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Typing Certificate Requirements:

Special Notes:
A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

DO NOT include photographs or any personal information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

TRAVEL POLICY : Costs associated with travel in excess of 150 miles one way from residence for the purpose of an interview will be reimbursed up to a $500 maximum (per position recruitment). Relocation costs will be borne by the successful candidate. Travel reimbursement claims must be submitted no later than 30 days following the interview date.

THE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE DISTRICT WILL NOT SPONSOR ANY VISA APPLICATIONS.

Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website.

Inquiries/Contact:
Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399.
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu

Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will be following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

EEO Policy:
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Cancel RTF Policy:
We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

To apply, visit https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/8752