Coordinator, Deaf Services Categorically Funded
- Employer
- Antelope Valley College
- Location
- 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA, CA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Under the direction of the Director of Office of Students with Disabilities, recruit, and train classroom interpreters; assign and review the work of interpreters; perform duties of a sign language interpreter, coordinate services for deaf students and Antelope Valley College employees.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESE = indicates essential duties of the position)
- Provide sign language and oral interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students and Antelope Valley College employees. (E)Send notetaker requests and orientation flyers to instructors.Assign interpreters; prepare schedules; review timesheets and maintain tracking logs. (E)Coordinate interpreter evaluations; recruit candidates to be evaluated. (E)Coordinate training; conduct workshops and maintain/update the Interpreting Handbook as needed. Conduct monthly interpreter meetings. (E)Remain current on developments, trends and techniques in the interpreting field. (E)Following the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics, professionally and confidentially perform specialized work in providing a variety of interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students and Antelope Valley College employees. (E)Interpret or transliterate class lectures and other presentations from English to American Sign Language or Conceptually Accurate Signed English (CASE) or by oral interpreting. Sign to voice or simultaneous communication (sim-com) interpreting when appropriate. (E)Interpret at other events such as field trips, student-teacher conferences, special meetings and other cocurricular activities. (E)Provide platform interpreting at college-sponsored special events such as graduation. (E)Provide training and mentoring to interpreters. Serve as a resource for interpreters for vocabulary and other interpreting-related questions. (E)Meet periodically as needed with deaf students to discuss the quality of their services; make recommendations to resolve any conflicts they may be having. (E)Provide walk-in deaf services as needed.Provide substitute interpreting when needed. (E)Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to an Associate's degree in Deaf Studies, Interpreter Training, education, or related field; and current certification. Two years increasingly responsible office or program coordination experience may be substituted for one year of college course work.
This is a categorically funded position; continued employment is contingent upon continued
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- One or more of the following: NAD Level IV certification RID, ACCI certification, NIC, CI/CT, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or equivalent from another state. Some positions in this classification may require the possession of a valid California driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE OF:Interpreting skill level required for various college-level coursesAppropriate support services for deaf and hard of hearing students and employeesRID Code of Professional ConductExpressive and receptive modes of manual communications including, but not limited to, American Sign Language, Conceptually Accurate Signed English, Oral Interpreting and Sign to Voice Interpreting.Technical and professional signs and vocabulary used in a college setting. Correct English usage and grammar Cultural and social aspects of deafness Repetitive motion injuries and the appropriate exercises to prevent them.Technical and working knowledge of a variety of assistive listening devices, real time captioning, and C-Print Specialized vocabulary, terminology, and basic information in a variety of subjects taught at the college level.
ABILITY TO:Provide sign language and interpreting services to college students and Antelope Valley College employees Develop and coordinate complex schedules for interpreters Communicate effectively both orally and in writingOperate standard office equipment including a TDD and URS equipment Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Foster a team working environment Provide supportive guidance and training to others Work in front of large crowds Plan and organize work to be able to effectively meet timelines Work independently and confidentially.OTHER INFORMATION
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate the work of interpreters.
CONTACTS: Co-workers, other departmental staff, student workers, and students.
WORKING CONDITIONS Classroom and office environment and possible outside events Driving a vehicle to conduct work as required by position Work schedule may vary from semester to semester depending on student need and enrollment patterns and may include evenings and split shifts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting for extended periods of time Occasional standing for extended periods of time Repetitive hand motions.
- All out of the country, transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications. Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable
- Does not sponsor employment visas,Does not participate in E-Verify, andDoes not complete documentation related to STEM OPT or other F-1 visa programs.
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District. ______________________________________________________________________ Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/
Organization
Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.
Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.
Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.
This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.
Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality,comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.
We offer:
Associate Degree Programs
Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with “the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.”
Career Technical Programs
Certificate and degree programs comprised of “essential career technical instruction” in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.
Transfer/General Education Courses
Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.
Basic Skills Courses
Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.
Student Support and Instructional Support
A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.
Workforce Preparation and Economic Development
Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.
Personal Enrichment and Professional Development
Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.
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