APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: 3/3/25
Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement, are submitted.
*Due to a compensation and classification study, this job description is subject to change, beginning in January 2025.
A completed application will have the following:
See Application Procedures for more information.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general direction, interprets between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL), or other sign systems, to facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing (HOH), Deaf-Blind, and hearing individuals in both academic and other District settings, including urgent situations involving District Police or Student Health Services. Serves as cultural liaison between Deaf/HOH, Deaf-Blind, and hearing individuals. Serves as lead to other classified professionals and directs the work of short-term, non-continuing (STNC) transcribers, and peer and agency interpreters.
This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-months per year, classified position. The tentative work schedule will vary based on need. This position is contingent upon funding availability and Board approval.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Sign Language Interpreter, Senior is distinguished from the Sign Language Interpreter by the additional responsibilities of coordinating and scheduling services, orienting new staff, and providing interpreting services for high profile/urgent situations. This classification will also coordinate with interpreting agencies and captioning providers to ensure accessibility and last-minute substitutions and urgent needs are met. This classification may also interpret the more technical subject areas.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
ABILITY TO:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
Education: Bachelor's degree in ASL/English Interpretation or a closely related field of study required.
Experience: 3+ years of increasingly responsible experience as a sign language interpreter required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMITMENT:
All classifications require a commitment to the District's Vision, Mission, Values, Goals, and Objectives as articulated in the Strategic Plan.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Candidate Accommodations:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):
ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT: Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty, and culture for more than 100 years. SRJC is a public two-year community college that serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person. Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:
VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.
MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation, and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.
Equal Employment Opportunity: SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.
Non-Discrimination: The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and athletics--and application for District employment. SRJC Strategic Plan
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure): Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. Link to read or obtain a full copy of this report. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) ###-#### or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
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