Job description
Posting Details
AA/EEO Statement
AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call
541-463-5586.
- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970.
- Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
Position Information:
Posting Number:
220150
Job Title:
Sign Language Interpreter - Part-time
Applicant Notification:
Department Information
Our
Center for Accessible Resources is seeking to hire a part-time American Sign Language Interpreter.
Search Information
- This is an applicant pool posting. The first review date of applications may be as early as October 7th, 2022. Subsequent review dates will be based on department needs.
- Provide all documents as requested.
- A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
- Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.
Location:
Main Campus
Classification:
Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Position Type:
Hourly Part-Time Classified
Anticipated Start Date:
As needed
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
$29.96 - $43.94 Hourly (Classified Hourly Pay Schedule 17)
Salary/Compensation Statement:
- Application is used to determine initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
- Part-Time Benefits may be available for qualified employees.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:
Part-Time, as needed position; variable work hours based on department needs; schedule may vary with hours increasing during peak periods, up to 1039 hours in a 12 month period.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Status:
Temporary
Full/Part:
Part-Time
Annual Schedule:
Other
Annual Schedule Details:
Variable hours based on department need
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/11592
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date:
10/05/2022
Closing Date:
06/30/2023
Applicant Pool:
Academic Year
Open Until Filled:
No
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
Two (2) years of Post-secondary education or equivalent with course work or training in sign language and interpreting for the deaf or hard of hearing.
Required Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience as a sign interpreter, both one-on-one and before audiences.
- Fluent ASL and English language skills and ability to accurately interpret and convey higher-level educational content and concepts.
- Experience working on issues of access and inclusion to effect meaningful change and promote student success.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
- Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution awarded by the time of appointment.
- Completion of an accredited Interpreter Training Program including coursework in Professional Ethics, Theory of Interpreting, Process of Interpreting and/or related courses.
Preferred Experience
- Certification from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or equivalent.
- Familiarity with the use of technology and assistive equipment to facilitate communication access.
- Interpreting experience in a post-secondary educational environment.
Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
An interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing is responsible for providing sign language interpreting/transliterating services to LCC students and community. This position is integral to ensuring institutional compliance with ADA and Section 504 regulations.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions
- Provides sign-to-voice interpretation, giving voice to the signs of the deaf communicator for the benefit of the hearing person.
- Provides voice-to-sign interpretation, rendering the hearing person’s words into sign language for the benefit of the deaf person.
- Uses sign language to transmit information from a lecture, film, videotape or small group.
- Assesses consumer language needs to determine optimal language equivalence.
- Research new signs used by deaf signers to communicate new and changing information related to computers, geography, etc.
- Assists in developing technical signs as needed by students.
- Stays abreast of new developments and techniques in the field of sign language interpretation.
- Uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes technology as communication and data gathering tools.
- Demonstrable ability to understand, effectively collaborate with, and interpret for a variety of students, staff and faculty, and interact with people from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, language, origin, or employment status.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and the Center for Accessible Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
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Supervision Statement:
Reports to and works under the overall policy guidance of the supervisor. A Project Coordinator may assign tasks, provides priorities and is available to answer questions and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. Work is performed independently according to local, state and federal regulations, applicable laws, College policies, program guidelines, and the Code of Ethics for interpreters.
Work is reviewed for overall results achieved through feedback from students and clients.
Work is reviewed for overall results achieved through feedback from students and clients.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position works indoors under a normal office working environment and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. This position may work with individuals who may be in crisis, have difficulty tracking, or in need of mental health support. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to utilize a wide range of sign language systems (i.e. ASL, PSE, ProTactile ASL).
- Knowledge and understanding of issues facing diverse groups (e.g. low-socioeconomic, first-generation, students with disabilities, underrepresented students of color, non-traditional, and under-prepared individuals).
- Working knowledge of ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Knowledge of universal/inclusive design concepts and experience with implementation.
- Ability to adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem-solving and positive interactions.
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
- High-level organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and time-sensitive environment.
- Skill/proficiency with MS Office Suite (or similar) and ability to produce professional correspondence and documents.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
- The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents
- Online Application – complete in entirety and submitted online, including at least three (3) work-related references.
- Resume – comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – clearly detail how you meet the qualifications for the position as stated or whether you are alternatively qualified based on your experience, training, and education, or alternative qualifications.
- Transcripts – unofficial or official transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College. roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970.
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586.
- For position questions contact pritchardm@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5473.
How to monitor your application
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts are required in order to be considered for the position, unofficial or official transcripts must be provided.
Attach under “Optional Document”, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Center for Accessible Resources
Center for Accessible Resources
Posting 220147, Attn: Mandie Pritchard
4000 E 30th Ave
Building #19/ Room 263A
Eugene OR 97405
Email: pritchardm@lanecc.edu
Building #19/ Room 263A
Eugene OR 97405
Email: pritchardm@lanecc.edu
College and Division Information:
Center for Accessible Resources – Division of Student Affairs
The Center for Accessible Resources’ (CAR) mission is to provide equal access and remove barriers to various learning environments through reasonable accommodations so that all students can be active participants in the LCC community. CAR strives to promote inclusion while fostering student independence, resilience, and self-advocacy skills.
The Center for Accessible Resources’ (CAR) mission is to provide equal access and remove barriers to various learning environments through reasonable accommodations so that all students can be active participants in the LCC community. CAR strives to promote inclusion while fostering student independence, resilience, and self-advocacy skills.
CAR works to advocate for disability as an important element of intersectional identity and human diversity. CAR works with students and faculty to determine appropriate academic adjustments and services for students with disabilities and partners with the LCC campus community to provide education, resources, and support with an emphasis on Universal Design and inclusive environments.
College Information
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.
Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History
Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at www.eugenecascadescoast.org/ (link is external).
Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History
Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at www.eugenecascadescoast.org/ (link is external).
Union Association:
LCC Employees Federation (Classified)
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please review the minimum education and experience qualifications for this position, then describe, specifically, how you meet these requirements. Include calculations that demonstrate your years of experience to meet these minimums.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Summarize your multicultural experiences. How will this experience support under-served and non-traditional student populations? (1200 characters maximum, spaces included)
(Open Ended Question)
Hiring Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
- Transcripts
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