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Sign Language Interpreter

Provide sign language interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. These services may be required in various settings, including lectures, lab classes, exams, assessments, group discussions, collaborative projects, campus events, workshops, health center appointments, counseling appointments, meetings with professors and/or various campus resource advisors. The Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for maintaining professional ethics and adhering to the interpreter's role, following RID's CPC. This position requires fluency in both English and American Sign Language, along with a high level of mental concentration. Interpreting assignments are based on the needs of matriculated Deaf students attending Ohlone College. The District employs two types of interpreters: Non-Certified ASL Interpreters and Certified ASL Interpreters, which include NIC, NAD Level V, CSC, CI, CT, and CI/CT certifications.

This is a temporary position.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide interpretation and transliteration services in American Sign Language (ASL), oral interpretation, or other appropriate methods to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in a variety of settings, including educational and institutional contexts.Facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and faculty, staff, and peers in diverse settings such as meetings, instructional sessions, workshops, events, appointments, and other related activities.
2. Analyze environmental factors for effective communication, including lighting, seating, visual aids, and technological tools; suggest adjustments to enhance accessibility.
3. Interpret lectures, presentations, discussions, and activities, conveying information effectively using ASL and providing voice interpretation as required.
4. Prepare for assignments by reviewing relevant materials, technical vocabulary, and subject content to ensure accurate communication.
5. Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and other stakeholders; collaborate with faculty and administrators to address individual needs and enhance accessibility.
6. Stay current with advancements in interpretation practices, technology, and relevant legislation through professional development and ongoing education.
7. Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to individuals' diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.
8. Participate in training, workshops, and other development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
9. Perform related duties as assigned to support accessibility and communication needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Certified ASL Interpreter OR Certified ASL Interpreter: NIC, NAD Level V, CSC, CI, CT, CI/CT Certified AND Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Required Application Materials

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
2. A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research. The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986." Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

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