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Foothill-De Anza Community College District
  • Position Number: 1547716
  • Location: Cupertino, CA
  • Position Type: Disability Services


Real Time Captioner

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Posting #: 18-170

Campus: De Anza College

Close/Initial Review Date: 7/29/2019

Open Until Filled: No

Description:

Starting Salary: $6,087.70 (per month) plus benefits; Salary Grade: C1-59

Full Salary Range: $6,087.70- $8,166.75 (per month)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the classified position above.

Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional Core Competencies:
  • Communication and expression
  • Information literacy
  • Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
  • Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
  • Critical thinking

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, provide real time captioning of classroom lectures, academic activities, and campus events for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, staff, and faculty using stenographic machine, computer with CAT software. A Real Time Captioner is distinguished by their technical training in court reporting steno methods and theories. Captioner must research technical terminology related to assignments and continually develop and modify custom software dictionaries to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of translation.

Must be able to caption at a rate of 200 or more words per minute; be fully proficient in using, maintaining, and troubleshooting court reporting steno equipment, real time software, computer systems, and equipment used in real time captioning. This position will be onsite at the De Anza College campus.

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide real time captioning of classroom lectures, academic activities, and campus events for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, staff, and faculty using stenographic machine, computer, and captioning software.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

A Real Time Captioner is distinguished by their technical training in court reporting steno methods and theories. Captioner must research technical terminology related to assignments and continually develop and modify custom software dictionaries to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of translation. Must be able to caption at a rate of 200 or more words per minute; be fully proficient in using, maintaining, and troubleshooting court reporting steno equipment, real time software, computer systems, and equipment used in real time captioning

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. Provide real time captioning with the speed and accuracy needed for classroom lectures, academic activities, and campus events with an easily readable format; provide a communication link between the student and instructor.
  2. Provide captioning using appropriate notation, correct spelling and punctuation; indicate change of speakers and inaudible information.
  3. Maintain and upgrade steno-captioning academic dictionary
  4. Create and edit transcripts.
  5. Caption videotapes using real time captioning equipment and software.
  6. Use overhead projector in conjunction with real time captioning equipment to make text readable to large audiences.
  7. Collaborate with staff, faculty, and students to further develop the captioning program; assist with developing polices and guidelines related to the captioning program.
  8. Remain current regarding developments, trends, techniques, and technology in the field of real time captioning.
  9. Assist with the orientation and training of new captioners.
  10. Assist with individual projects during non-captioning hours as assigned.
  11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:
  1. Court reporting methods and theories, real-time software and technology, and the computer systems and equipment used in real time captioning
  2. Comprehensive knowledge of the English language, including grammatical structures, syntax, and punctuation; listening skills to be able to listen for continuity, sense and detail while translating; working knowledge of the language and vocabulary used in the assigned translating situations.
  3. Thorough knowledge of the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics and guidelines for CART Providers specific to the interpreting environment following the RID Code of Ethics.
  4. Appropriate roles, ethical standards and individual responsibilities relating to working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students with ability to incorporate them in the context of daily work activities.
  5. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
  6. General knowledge of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing culture.

Ability to:
  1. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  2. Caption at 200 words or more per minute with a high level of accuracy (97%)
  3. Show proficiency in real time writing and be able to write conflict free, with punctuation, and sustain accuracy in fast-paced stressful situations.
  4. Possess and be able to develop and maintain a thorough dictionary that enables accurate and fluid translation (typically at least 30,000 entries); be proficient in using the dictionary; and to continually expand the dictionary with technical terms.
  5. Possess advanced editing skills.
  6. Indicate in real time captioning changes of speaker, words not in stenographic dictionary, and inaudible passages.
  7. Operate a stenographic machine and portable computer.
  8. Use standard overhead projector equipment.
  9. Transport to classrooms and other sites a stenographic machine and notebook computer.
  10. Set-up real time captioning equipment with minimal distraction in classrooms and other settings.
  11. Analyze and troubleshoot basic equipment and software problems.
  12. Maintain confidentiality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  2. Any commination equivalent to Completion of a Court Reporting Program AND three (3) years post secondary level, real time captioning experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Five (5) years post secondary level, real time captioning experience.
  2. CRR Certification preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:


  • Ability to work in a standard classroom environment and to sustain repetitive motion of arms, wrists and hands for intervals of time; availability for evening and weekend work.
  • Because these systems are highly personalized, incumbents typically are required to provide their own equipment and software including real time capable steno machine, laptop computer, display monitor for individual(s) being served, current software for real time translation, real time cables, and other items for set-up and ensuring minimal interruption of translating (e.g., extension cords, extra battery, power surge protector).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:
  1. Office environment.
  2. Classroom environment.

Physical Abilities:
  1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone and make presentations.
  2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard.
  3. Vision to read various materials.
  4. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
  5. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
  6. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
  7. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:
  1. A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  2. A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.
  3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application. Items not required (including reference letters) will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our Applicant Information to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position: Part-Time (30 hours/wk), Categorial Funded, Academic Day Only

Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. All interviewing costs incurred by applicant are the responsibility of the applicant.



For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022



Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://hr.fhda.edu/






To apply, visit: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/





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