Interpreter for the Deaf

Job Title

Assist in providing educational programs for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, and who may also have other physical or mental disabilities. Perform a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children assigned to school programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Knowledge of a variety of sign language systems and methods of effective presentation. 3. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 4. Certification by the national RID or have achieved a passing score, as required by regulation, on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NAD/ACCI assessment. 5. Valid California Driver's License. Desired: 1. Experience working with special education students. 2. One year experience, paid or unpaid, working with deaf/hard of hearing students as an interpreter in an educational setting. Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) certification or equivalent (passing score of 4.0 as required by regulation, on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NAD/ACCI assessment).

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Other (Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) Certification or equivalent.)
• Resume (Please specify dates worked at each location.)

Comments and Other Information

This posting serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the next 6 months. Candidates without a qualifying certification may apply. Selected candidates will be tested for interpreting skills. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.