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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

DSPS Specialist/ASL Interpreter

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012


DSPS Specialist/ASL InterpreterVentura County Community College DistrictSalary:

$80,724.00 - $111,480.00 AnnuallyJob Type:

ClassifiedJob Number:

2023-03289cLocation:

Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CADepartment:

DistrictwideClosing:

10/13/2024 11:59 PM PacificDescriptionWHAT YOU'LL DOUnder the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, a DSPS (Disabled Students Programs and Services)/ASL Interpreter performs a variety of specialized duties involved in the planning, scheduling, and providing of services for students with disabilities; coordinates and implements communication support services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; serves as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.There is currently one full-time (40 hours/week, 12 months/year) vacancy located at Moorpark College.This recruitment is also being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.WHERE YOU'LL WORKMoorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education.WHO WE AREEquity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County.The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.Representative DutiesServe as a technical resource and provide information and assistance to counselors, and other program faculty and staff regarding the needs and characteristics of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and Deaf culture.Assess communication styles and ASL language acquirement for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; assign hourly staff compatible with the communication styles of the students; respond to and resolve issues related to hourly staff assignments.Collaborate with counselors and other program faculty on the development of individual student accommodation plans for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.Interpret using ASL in classrooms, labs, tutoring sessions, and counseling appointments for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.Assist counselors and other program faculty with outreach, orientation, and specialized registration assistance for students with disabilities.Provide information, training, and assistance regarding resources, equipment, supplies, and services available to students who are deaf or hard of hearing; instruct students in the proper operation of specialized software and equipment; arrange for equipment loans.Recruit, hire, train, provide work direction to, and evaluate hourly sign language interpreters, captioning providers, readers, tutors, scribes, and note takers; maintain work schedules and identify substitutes, as necessary.Provide input and assistance to program faculty, counselors, and administrators regarding the development and implementation of specialized support services, programs, activities, and projects for students with disabilities.Enter, retrieve, compile, and organize student data and prepare various reports related to program activities in accordance with State and federal regulations.Monitor and track hourly staff and captioning services expenses; maintain current budget information.Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.Perform other duties as assigned.E

= Essential DutiesMinimum QualificationsGraduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency AND five years of American Sign Language interpreting experience.ORAn associate degree from a recognized college or university AND four years of American Sign Language interpreting experience.ORA Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university AND three years of American Sign Language interpreting experience.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Certification from Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Association of the Deaf (Interpreter Level 3 or above) within six months of hire.To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5594974

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