Job Description
Requisition Details Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Sign Language Interpreter (Pool)
Position ID Campus West Valley College
Position Summary Information
Definition West Valley College is accepting applications from qualified persons for establishing a pool of individuals interested in future part-time assignments as Sign Language Interpreters.
Under the general direction of the Director of the Disability and Educational Support Program, the incumbent provides sign language interpreting services for instructional classes, related academic activities, and campus events. Assignments involve standard complexity factors, including the communication system required, subject matter difficulty, pace of interpretation, and the number of consumers served simultaneously.
West Valley College, though just minutes from the heart of the Silicon Valley, is in a beautifully park-like setting on 143 wooded acres. This physical environment enhances the existing warm and inviting collegiate learning environment.
Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications for Part-Time pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a representative.
Assignment This is a part-time, hourly position, with assignments located at West Valley College.
The assignment may be during the day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter terms, and may last anywhere from an hour to several consecutive assignments.
Salary and Benefits $55-$77 (hourly)
Due to the part-time, temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
- A combination of formal education and documented professional interpreting experience that demonstrates competence and readiness to perform at the level required for assigned interpreting services.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Knowledge of communication methods and techniques used when working with deaf and hard of hearing consumers.
- Working knowledge of the interpreting process to accurately convey the meaning, intent, tone, and register of the consumer's message.
- Ability to interpret and transliterate between ASL, spoken English, and other sign systems at speeds appropriate to the assignment, across settings such as classrooms, events, conferences, and one-on-one meetings.
- Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or other manual sign systems to effectively generate language.
- Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
AND
Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
Desired Qualifications - Certification from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) - Level 3 or National Interpretation Certification (NIC) at Generalist Level
- Certificate of Completion from an accredited interpreter training program.
- Two years of attendance at a post-secondary educational institution
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
- Under general supervision, provide sign language interpreting services to facilitate effective communication, primarily in classroom and instructional settings.
- Deliver interpreting services for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, including short-term assignments such as conferences, meetings, and other academic or college-related events and activities.
- Support one or more assigned students; assignments may involve serving different students across multiple classes and may include team interpreting to provide training opportunities or relief coverage.
- Attend required training and participate in continuing education to maintain professional competency and ensure safe, effective service delivery.
- Provide timely feedback to the DESP Program Analyst regarding barriers, concerns, or challenges impacting service delivery.
- Work cooperatively within the college community.
- Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
- Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
- Demonstrate respect for the dignity of each individual.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Other Duties Application Information APPLICATION INFORMATION:
- Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; and (3) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
- All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
- Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
- The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.
For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: careers@wvm.edu
Selection Process SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION:
- Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
- Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
- Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
- Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
- The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
- Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
EEO STATEMENT:
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
Special Instructions to the Applicant Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FY22/23-043POOL
Open Date 05/18/2026
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Work at office, Afternoon shift