ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE
Office of Human Resources & Employee Relations
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED POSITION
RN15-12
POSITION:
Coordinator – Deaf Services/Interpreter
Full time, 12 months
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 6:00pm and Friday: 7:30am-11:30am
(Hours not to exceed 40 hrs per week. Exact work schedule to be determined by supervisor based on
department needs and college hours of operation.) Work location varies between Lancaster & Palmdale.
SALARY:
Range 16, $3,686.24/mo. + benefits
DEADLINE:
September 8, 2015
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Disabled Student Services, recruit, evaluate, and train hourly classroom interpreters; assign and
review the work of hourly interpreters; perform duties of a sign language interpreter, coordinate services for deaf students.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
E = indicates essential duties of the position
 Provide sign language and oral interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students. (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. (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 sim-com interpreting when appropriate. (E)
 Interpret at other events such as field trips, student-teacher conferences, special meetings and other co-curricular activities. (E)
 Provide platform interpreting at college-sponsored special events such as graduation. (E)
 Provide training and mentoring to interpreters through workshops, videotapes, classroom observations/simulation, etc. Serve as a
resource for interpreters for vocabulary and other interpreting-related questions. (E)
 In conjunction with the Director, or other DSS staff meet periodically with deaf students to discuss the quality of their services;
make recommendations to resolve any conflicts they may be having. (E)
 Provide reception and walk-in deaf services as needed.
 Provide substitute interpreting when needed. (E)
 Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: graduation from high school; proof of current certification from one of the following organizations:
National Association of the Deaf (NAD), National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), American Consortium of Certified
Interpreters (ACCI), or documentation that the candidate has been evaluated by one of the previous organizations and is awaiting their
results for certification and two years increasingly responsible office or program coordination experience. (Certification must be attained
prior to employment)
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/
Coordinator, Deaf Services/Interpreter (RN15-12)
Deadline: 9/8/15
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Interpreting skill level required for various college-level courses
Expected capabilities of each level of hourly interpreter
Appropriate support services for deaf and hard of hearing students
RID Code of Ethics for Interpreters
Expressive 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 college courses.
Correct English usage and grammar
Cultural and social aspects of deafness
Repetitive motion injuries and the appropriate exercises to prevent them.
ABILITY TO:
Provide sign language and interpreting services to college students and personnel
Develop workshops and training plans for interpreters
Develop and coordinate complex schedules for interpreters
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Operate standard office equipment, including a TDD
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.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
NAD, RID or ACCI certification
Some positions in this classification may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct the work of hourly and contracted interpreters
CONTACTS: Co-workers, other departmental staff, student workers, and students.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Classroom and office environment
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.
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/
Coordinator, Deaf Services/Interpreter (RN15-12)
Deadline: 9/8/15
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To be considered an applicant for a classified position in the Antelope Valley Community College District, all of the following
documents must be submitted by close of the HR Office on the deadline date. HR Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am6:00pm and Fri 7:30am-11:30am.
If any of the listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
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A completed and signed Antelope Valley College Classified Application
Cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications
Résumé
NAD, RID or ACCI certification
The application must be filled out completely and signed. Do not indicate “See Résumé” on any part of the application.
Blank spaces, illegible entries or failure to sign the application may be cause for rejection. The District will not return
application materials submitted.
Application forms are available on the AVC web site www.avc.edu or from the Human Resources Office and must be returned to:
Office of Human Resources
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster CA 93536
(661) 722-6311
Office hours: Monday-Thursday (7:30am – 6:00pm)
Friday: (7:30am – 11:30am)
Faxed or emailed materials cannot be accepted.
Unsolicited materials will not be included. Postmarks will not be accepted
A selection committee will screen applications of candidates meeting minimum requirements. Meeting minimum requirements does not assure
the applicant of an interview. Selection for an interview will be based on your training and experience as outlined in your application. Applicants
selected for interviews will be notified by phone. Applicants should not expect notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees
has acted upon the district’s recommendation for employment.
Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide verification of work authorization pursuant to INS regulations.
Antelope Valley College offers an extensive benefit package that includes full-family medical, dental, and vision plans and employee life
insurance and income protection policies and eligibility to enroll in the Public Employees' Retirement System.
Antelope Valley College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation.
Upon request, we will consider reasonable accommodations to permit individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the
employment or admission process, (b) perform essential job functions, (c) enjoy benefits and privileges of similarly-situated individuals
without disabilities, and (d) participate in instruction, programs, services, activities, or events.