sign language interpreter

Lifelong Learning

<div><div><div>ASSURANCE LEARNING ACADEMY
</div></div>Full-Time, Monday &ndash; Friday 8 a.m - 5 p.m
COMPENSATION:
$20.00/hour - $30.00/hour (Depending on Education)
Help Us Change Lives
We live by the motto that &ldquo;There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do&rdquo; and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it&rsquo;s your turn.
Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/
How You Will Make an Impact
The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the indicated Education Program and/or related service delivery process. This position will assist appropriate educators in servicing students in the specialized program. The Paraprofessional completes paperwork, performs data entry, completes organizational tasks, and provides tutoring support and/or sign language interpretation to students in the specialized program.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.<ul><li>
Assist educators in their instructional duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing and providing tutorial support</li><li>
Provide additional student support including accommodations and online assessments</li><li>
Assist in related data entry for students enrolling in the program or school</li><li>
Facilitate program implementation and support maintenance efforts such as student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, field trips, etc.</li><li>
Alert the educator to student behavior issues or other program challenges</li><li>
Assist in monitoring and proctoring student assignment and tests</li><li>
Perform clerical tasks for teachers as needed, to include coordination, scheduling of and participation in meetings when requested</li><li>
Assist educators in contacting parents or adult students and assists in retrieving required forms</li><li>
Participate in Student Study Team or other meetings relating to student success</li><li>
Aid the educator in rendering additional attention or data collection for particular students</li><li>
Demonstrate willingness to learn and build expertise in relevant content areas</li><li>
Follow directions for activities involved in the development and implementation of student learning plans</li><li>
Translate communications between students and teachers</li><li>
For Sign Language Interpreters:<ul><li>
Assist students in the use of sign language or other non-verbal forms of communication o Assist with the instruction deaf and hard of hearing students, individually or in small groups</li></ul></li><li>
Adhere to attendance policies</li><li>
Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time</li></ul>
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:<ul><li>
Organizational skills</li><li>
Verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work with diverse youth populations</li><li>
Ability to collaborate with various people to support student learning and development</li></ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of at least two years of College (48 units), or Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited state college, or</li><li>
Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction issued by an approved Local education agency.</li><li>
Experience working with students</li><li>
Experience working with low economic and at-risk populations</li><li>
Experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs, student who are deaf or hard of hearing, or in the related Career Technical Education or Literacy content area</li><li>
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li></ul>
Sign Language Interpreter Qualifications:
Fluent in sign language, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent, if providing Cued Speech interpretation, be certified by any certifying body recognized by the National Cued Speech Association (NCSA)
Language Interpreter Qualifications:
Fluent in the specified language requirement or specific education program, reading, writing, and speaking and ability to translate communications between students and teachers
TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination</li><li>
Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together</li><li>
Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly</li><li>
Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information</li><li>
Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery</li><li>
Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)</li><li>
Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required</li><li>
Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures</li></ul></div>

Paraprofessional

<div><div><div>SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL</div></div>
Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m -4:30 p.m
This position provides support to various school sites within the region, including our Vista location. The role may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs.
COMPENSATION:
$20.00/hour - $30.00/hour (Depending on Education)
Help Us Change Lives
We live by the motto that &ldquo;There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do&rdquo; and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it&rsquo;s your turn.
Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/
How You Will Make an Impact
The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the indicated Education Program and/or related service delivery process. This position will assist appropriate educators in servicing students in the specialized program. The Paraprofessional completes paperwork, performs data entry, completes organizational tasks, and provides tutoring support and/or sign language interpretation to students in the specialized program.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.<ul><li>
Assist educators in their instructional duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing and providing tutorial support</li><li>
Provide additional student support including accommodations and online assessments</li><li>
Assist in related data entry for students enrolling in the program or school</li><li>
Facilitate program implementation and support maintenance efforts such as student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, field trips, etc.</li><li>
Alert the educator to student behavior issues or other program challenges</li><li>
Assist in monitoring and proctoring student assignment and tests</li><li>
Perform clerical tasks for teachers as needed, to include coordination, scheduling of and participation in meetings when requested</li><li>
Assist educators in contacting parents or adult students and assists in retrieving required forms</li><li>
Participate in Student Study Team or other meetings relating to student success</li><li>
Aid the educator in rendering additional attention or data collection for particular students</li><li>
Demonstrate willingness to learn and build expertise in relevant content areas</li><li>
Follow directions for activities involved in the development and implementation of student learning plans</li><li>
Translate communications between students and teachers</li><li>
For Sign Language Interpreters:<ul><li>
Assist students in the use of sign language or other non-verbal forms of communication o Assist with the instruction deaf and hard of hearing students, individually or in small groups</li></ul></li><li>
Adhere to attendance policies</li><li>
Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time</li></ul>
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:<ul><li>
Organizational skills</li><li>
Verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work with diverse youth populations</li><li>
Ability to collaborate with various people to support student learning and development</li></ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of at least two years of College (48 units), or Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited state college, or</li><li>
Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction issued by an approved Local education agency.</li><li>
Experience working with students</li><li>
Experience working with low economic and at-risk populations</li><li>
Experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs, student who are deaf or hard of hearing, or in the related Career Technical Education or Literacy content area</li><li>
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li></ul>
Sign Language Interpreter Qualifications:
Fluent in sign language, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent, if providing Cued Speech interpretation, be certified by any certifying body recognized by the National Cued Speech Association (NCSA)
Language Interpreter Qualifications:
Fluent in the specified language requirement or specific education program, reading, writing, and speaking and ability to translate communications between students and teachers
TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination</li><li>
Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together</li><li>
Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly</li><li>
Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information</li><li>
Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery</li><li>
Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)</li><li>
Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required</li><li>
Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures</li></ul></div>

Special Education Paraprofessional

Mission Academy

<div><div><div>MISSION ACADEMY
</div></div>Full-Time, Monday &ndash; Friday 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-person responsibilities determined according to program and school needs.
COMPENSATION:
$20.00/hour - $30.00/hour (Depending on Education)
What We Do
Providing a safe, flexible and supportive educational experience for students is what we do best. Founded and led by educators, Elev8 Online Schools fosters student success in fully virtual, tuition-free public schools across California. Serving students in grades 6-12, our schools are accredited, NCAA eligible and offer a high-quality online education and valid California high school diplomas. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it&rsquo;s your turn.
Learn more about us at https://elev8schools.org/
How You Will Make an Impact
The Paraprofessional serves as a knowledgeable professional in the indicated Education Program and/or related service delivery process. This position will assist appropriate educators in servicing students in the specialized program. The Paraprofessional completes paperwork, performs data entry, completes organizational tasks, and provides tutoring support and/or sign language interpretation to students in the specialized program.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.<ul><li>
Assist educators in their instructional duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing and providing tutorial support</li><li>
Provide additional student support including accommodations and online assessments</li><li>
Assist in related data entry for students enrolling in the program or school</li><li>
Facilitate program implementation and support maintenance efforts such as student transportation, guest speakers, career fairs, field trips, etc.</li><li>
Alert the educator to student behavior issues or other program challenges</li><li>
Assist in monitoring and proctoring student assignment and tests</li><li>
Perform clerical tasks for teachers as needed, to include coordination, scheduling of and participation in meetings when requested</li><li>
Assist educators in contacting parents or adult students and assists in retrieving required forms</li><li>
Participate in Student Study Team or other meetings relating to student success</li><li>
Aid the educator in rendering additional attention or data collection for particular students</li><li>
Demonstrate willingness to learn and build expertise in relevant content areas</li><li>
Follow directions for activities involved in the development and implementation of student learning plans</li><li>
Translate communications between students and teachers</li><li>
For Sign Language Interpreters:<ul><li>
Assist students in the use of sign language or other non-verbal forms of communication o Assist with the instruction deaf and hard of hearing students, individually or in small groups</li></ul></li><li>
Adhere to attendance policies</li><li>
Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time</li></ul>
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:<ul><li>
Organizational skills</li><li>
Verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work with diverse youth populations</li><li>
Ability to collaborate with various people to support student learning and development</li></ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of at least two years of College (48 units), or Associate degree (or higher) from an accredited state college, or</li><li>
Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction issued by an approved Local education agency.</li><li>
Experience working with students</li><li>
Experience working with low economic and at-risk populations</li><li>
Experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs, student who are deaf or hard of hearing, or in the related Career Technical Education or Literacy content area</li><li>
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li></ul>
Sign Language Interpreter Qualifications:
Fluent in sign language, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent, if providing Cued Speech interpretation, be certified by any certifying body recognized by the National Cued Speech Association (NCSA)
Language Interpreter Qualifications:
Fluent in the specified language requirement or specific education program, reading, writing, and speaking and ability to translate communications between students and teachers
TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul><li>Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination</li><li>
Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together</li><li>
Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly</li><li>
Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information</li><li>
Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery</li><li>
Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)</li><li>
Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required</li><li>
Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures</li></ul></div>

Denver Public Schools

<div>Applications for this position must be submitted by April 10, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org .
About this job:
Special Service Providers are essential to the success of our Extended School Year (ESY) programs, offering targeted support and interventions that enhance the functioning of students and their families. The goal is to maximize each student&rsquo;s academic performance and overall well-being during the summer months.
Special Service Providers may deliver a wide range of related services, including, but not limited to: Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Speech Language, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Audiology, Assistive Technology, and Orientation and Mobility, etc.
Dates and Hours:
<ul><li>May 7th - Tentative Staff Orientation Day (4 p.m - 5 p.m.)
</li><li>June 5th - ESY Staff Planning Day
</li><li>June 8th - July 10th 2026. (Monday - Thursday, no Fridays)
</li><li>Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
</li></ul>Sites:
All sites will be ECE-12: Place Bridge Academy, Kaiser, William &ldquo;Bill&rdquo; Roberts, Florida Pitt-Waller and Centennial.
What DPS Offers You:
<ul><li>A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
</li><li>Salary: $49.023 per hour
</li><li>Hourly, not benefits eligible
</li></ul>What You'll Do:
<ul><li>Responsible for providing specialized services to students participating in ESY.
</li><li>Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine the maintenance of ESY goal progress per the student&rsquo;s IEP.
</li><li>May be asked to assist in other classrooms or ESY sites based on student and program needs.
</li><li>Collaborates with referring school staff about appropriate specialized services for students.
</li><li>Acquires adaptive instructional materials from students&rsquo; referring teacher(s) or specialist(s).
</li><li>Provides specialized services based on students&rsquo; Individualized Education Program (IEP).
</li><li>Provides student supervision as directed by the Extended School Year (ESY) SEIS Coordinator and ESY Site Leader.
</li><li>Collaborates with other staff (Paraprofessionals and Specialized Service Providers) at the site to inform and support IEP goals and objectives.
</li><li>Provides direction for paraprofessional(s) assigned to the classroom as appropriate.
</li><li>Returns ESY student outcomes to referring or sending school IEP Caseworkers.
</li><li>Supervises students as appropriate.
</li><li>Provides non-academic support to meet students&rsquo; needs (e.g., lifting/positioning, personal hygiene, toileting and diapering, tube feeding, and catheterization) as appropriate.
</li><li>EzEdMed documentation for service provision as appropriate.
</li><li>Reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
</li><li>Completes progress monitoring and reports on ESY identified goals and objectives.
</li><li>Informs ESY Site Leader about any health and safety concerns in a timely manner.
</li><li>May be asked to assist in other classrooms or ESY sites based on student and program needs.
</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.
</li></ul>What You&rsquo;ll Need:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Sign Language Interpreters, or Nursing, Required.
</li><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Social Work and Psychology, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Nursing, preferred.
</li><li>1 (one) or more years of experience in school special services experience is preferred. Experience working with families, including the administration of developmental and family assessments.
</li><li>Current Colorado Special Service Provider License with an endorsement in Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Sign Language Interpreter, Orientation &amp; Mobility, or Nursing.
</li><li>Knowledge with Google Suite, including Doc, Sheets and Gmail
</li><li>Effective time management and organizational skills
</li><li>Effective communication skills
</li><li>Strong attention to detail
</li><li>Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
</li><li>The ability to take responsibility for one&rsquo;s own performance
</li><li>Work collaboratively with others on a team
</li><li>Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment
</li><li>Cultural and linguistic awareness and sensitivity of diverse populations is essential
</li><li>High skill level in social work techniques and strategies
</li><li>Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
</li><li>Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
</li>Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. 
<li>
</li></ul>Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. 
 Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun</div>

SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (SUMMER 2026)

Victor Valley College

Victor Valley College
 
Salary: $65,232.00 Annually
 
Job Type: Full-time
 
Job Number: 2026-619 STSVSPCL10
 
Location: CA 92395, CA
 
Department: Disabled Student's Programs and Services
 
Closing: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
 
Basic Functions
 
FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 31, 2026
 
THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO STUDENT SERVICES - ACCESS DEPARTMENT
 
THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME, (12) MONTH, $65,232 ANNUALLY
 
(RANGE 23 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE)
 
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS NON-EXEMPT
 
The current hours of this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some possible evenings and weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.
 
This position performs a variety of specialized signing services (both sign-to-voice and voice-to -sign) for Victor Valley College and its deaf and hard of hearing participants for the ACESS program. Candidate shall have high proficiency in (both sign-to-voice and voice-to -sign) interpreting skills for the ACCESS program. NAD or RID certification, or a minimum of two (2) years of experience interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing at a college or for a public agency is required.
 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
 
District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
 District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
 Participation in CalPERS, 20 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days (annual accrual increases per years of service up to a max of 22 days per year).
 DEFINITION
 Under general supervision, provides technical support services which facilitate students' access to education, financial assistance, special program benefits, placement services, and related areas designed to contribute to student self-sufficiency and academic success; provides information and assistance to students regarding program availability, eligibility and the application process; identifies student needs and determines program options, including referring students to other campus or community resources; and performs related duties as assigned.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
 Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
 This paraprofessional classification in the Student Services series. Positions at this level support one or more student services areas, where the focus is on providing students with the tools, services and programs which contribute to self-sufficiency and academic success. Incumbents work independently, exercise judgment and initiative, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
 
This class is distinguished from the Senior Student Services Specialist in that the latter performs the more complex program coordination work, and/or provides technical and functional direction over lower-level staff.
 
Representative Duties
 
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees with verified medical conditions can perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Participates in the development and implementation of program policies and procedures for the assigned student service function; program areas include, but are not limited to, matriculation, admissions, applications, services for at-risk students, placement opportunities, and other programs which lead to student self-sufficiency and academic success.
 Verifies, reviews and processes applications, forms, and reports; applies departmental and program policies and procedures when determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
 Analyzes and evaluates student records, transcripts, course descriptions, course sequencing, program, certificate, and transfer requirements, and course level; conducts formal detailed evaluations of incoming transcripts, unit values and grading systems; determines equivalencies to College coursework; evaluates student applications for certificates and degrees; verifies information accuracy and reports inconsistencies; reviews and assesses requests for adjustments to student academic records in compliance with state regulations and District policies.
 Processes Certificate and Degree Applications; reviews documentation such as education plans and transcripts and evaluates external courses; enters information into automated system and ensures accuracy of data.
 Reinstates students to classes; corrects and re-bills registration documents; processes academic renewals and verifies student grade point average; notifies students and counselors regarding academic renewal status.
 Monitors requests for program services; provides students with career and vocational information and program requirements; consults with a variety of agencies to address student needs; refers students to tutoring or counseling services; serves as an advocate for students to other service providers.
 Provides assistance to students in navigating through the admissions and eligibility processes; conducts workshops which explain the various services and benefits available such as financial aid, Veterans Administration and other military programs, and the eligibility requirements for these diverse programs.
 Provides support to students in the Disabled Students Program (DSPS); distributes accommodation forms and evaluates adaptive equipment; receives and reviews forms and explains Alternative Testing processes; places work orders for placement of ADA furniture in the classrooms and obtains necessary reading materials; coordinates and facilitates test administration and proctoring services to accommodate student needs; monitors students in the testing process; maintains confidential student records and files.
 Works with instructors to coordinate Alternative Testing options and accommodations for students; provides information on the DSPS (ACCESS) program and explains the rules and regulations; responds to instructor questions and concerns.
 Performs a variety of specialized signing services (both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign) for Victor Valley College and its deaf and hard of hearing participants for the DSPS (ACCESS) program.
 Assists in coordination and scheduling of services and activities for the deaf and hard of hearing; provides work direction and guidance to sign language interpreters for the DSPS (ACCESS) program.
 Works with faculty and adjunct to verify authorization codes and census deadline; ensures grades and positive attendance are received in a timely manner.
 Ensures missing grades, positive attendance, prerequisite mismatch classes are resolved.
 Assists students in obtaining employment opportunities; contacts local businesses, institutions, and agencies to determine employment opportunities for students; assists students with launching a job search covering subjects such as application preparation, resume writing, interview techniques, and job retention.
 Works with low income and educationally disadvantaged first-generation college students to provide access to Educational Opportunity Program Services (EOPS) such as financial assistance, counseling, tutoring, and vouchers for food, transportation, and related personal necessities.
 Assists in the preparation of workshop materials; attends workshops and presentations to provide support in setting up the rooms, distributing materials and responding to participant questions.
 Oversees and coordinates the processing of a variety of documents related to the assigned student service area; maintains and creates student files and records; inputs, maintains, and downloads data from databases.
 Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.
 Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
 Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Requirements
 
Education and Experience: 
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Education: 
Equivalent to an associate degree with coursework in social services, education, or a related field.
 
Experience: 
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience providing support to a comprehensive student education or services program, social services program, or a related field.
 
Licenses: 
None.
 
Certifications: 
Positions assigned to the ACCESS/DSPS department may require: NAD or RID certification, or a minimum of two years of experience interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing at a college or for a public agency.
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.
 
Positions assigned to the Connect2Success Center are required to communicate continuously over the telephone for the duration of their designated shift.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
 Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
 
Knowledge and Abilities
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of: 
District academic policies and procedures pertaining to admissions and transfer requirements.
 District and funding agency financial aid requirements policies, processes, and procedures.
 Principles and practices of supporting student success programs and services.
 Methods and techniques of assessing student records and transcripts for equivalency to District requirements.
 Methods and techniques of mentoring students on job interviewing/preparation skills to promote their success in obtaining employment.
 American Sign Language and other Signing Dialects used in the educational field.
 Evaluation techniques used in classifying interpreters.
 Values, behaviors, language and effective interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills of the American Deaf Culture.
 Local employers, employment trends and other factors which influence students' ability to access employment.
 Principles of reasonable accommodation as it relates to student matriculation, attendance, testing and equipment.
 A diverse range of programs available to students, including eligibility requirements and application processes.
 District and community resources available to students.
 Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
 Educational challenges experienced by at-risk students, and resources to address these challenges.
 Community socio-economic and cultural demographics.
 Understanding of the methods and devices used to enhance communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
 Juvenile justice systems as they relate to student eligibility and monitoring within assigned programs.
 District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
 Techniques of providing a high level/volume of customer service, by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
 The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
 
Ability to: 
Understand, interpret, and apply mandated and District policies, rules, and regulations in assigned program areas.
 Evaluate student documentation to determine eligibility for admission, and/or program participation.
 Assess student needs and coordinate educational and personal community-based services.
 Demonstrate a high proficiency in both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpreting skills for the DSPS (ACCESS) program.
 Work effectively with a multi-cultural and diverse student population including low-income, at-risk and special needs individuals.
 Evaluate and coordinate the educational services and equipment needed for students with disabilities.
 Maintain confidential and comprehensive files and records.
 Work with students and local employers to facilitate student access to local employment.
 Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
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VISA
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. If a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.
 
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Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
 
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1. Completed electronically signed Victor Valley College application, which includes Contact Information, Education, Work Experience, References and Supplemental Questions.
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Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
 
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.
 
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Student Services Specialist- Access

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
Amazon is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Subject Matter Expert (SME), Customer Experience to support the launch and ongoing development of sign language tools. This role is central to ensuring the tool meets the real-world needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community &mdash; serving as the voice of the customer, the standard-bearer for ASL quality, and a key driver of education and adoption across pilot sites. 
 
This is a unique opportunity for a fluent, community-connected ASL professional to shape language access at scale. 
 
What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days) 
<ul><li>Actively contributing to pilot Quality Assurance (QA) with structured feedback on ASL accuracy and sign production</li><li>Education and adoption materials are developed and in use at pilot sites</li><li>Process gaps are documented with initial improvement recommendations submitted</li><li>Strong working relationships established with product, engineering, service delivery, and pilot site stakeholders</li></ul> 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Serve as the primary ASL language expert on the product team, providing guidance on ASL grammar, linguistics, and sign production standards</li><li>Assess and evaluate interpretations, functioning as the lead QA resource for ASL accuracy and naturalness</li><li>Support the execution of first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) pilot programs, including site coordination, stakeholder engagement, and day-to-day operational support</li><li>Lead education and adoption efforts for the tool, develop training materials and deliver onboarding sessions for pilot participants</li><li>Identify gaps in processes and workflows; develop and advocate for improvements based on user feedback and observed outcomes</li><li>Serve as a liaison between the DHH community, interpreting professionals, and the product/engineering team</li><li>Bring a strong community perspective to product decisions, ensuring the tool reflects the lived experience of DHH users</li><li>Learn and utilize AI tools, Amazon internal systems, and other platforms as needed to support pilot operations</li></ul> 
A day in the life 
Your day might include reviewing error reports and quality findings, joining sprint check-ins with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders, and providing guidance to your team of language assessors. You'll lead site education sessions to prepare teams for tool adoption, consistent tool use during the pilot, and support planning for larger pilot expansions and network launches. Throughout the day, you serve as the subject matter expert &mdash; bridging language access expertise with operational execution to shape sign language access at scale.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications</li><li>Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment</li><li>Fluent, native ASL user with deep roots in the Deaf Community</li><li>Strong command of ASL grammar, linguistics, and language structure</li><li>Demonstrated ability to assess sign language quality and provide structured, actionable feedback</li><li>Experience in virtual interpreting environments, including familiarity with remote interpreting platforms and equipment</li><li>Strong communication skills in both English and ASL</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience developing policies and supporting documentation</li><li>Experience managing confidential and sensitive employee information and adherence to strict confidentiality standards</li><li>Experience running user trials, beta, field testing or collecting customer feedback</li><li>Experience as an ASL instructor, professor, or language educator</li><li>Certified interpreter (NIC, CDI, or equivalent) or actively working interpreter</li><li>Familiarity with AI tools or technology products; comfortable learning new systems quickly</li><li>Background in accessibility, language access, or DHH-focused services</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, VA, Arlington - 64,300.00 - 112,500.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Bellevue - 80,400.00 - 112,500.00 USD annually</div>

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