Education Interpreter I/II

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs highly specialized language interpretation and translation services for students and staff in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHOH) program; serves as a member of the educational team. This position is part-time, in-person, and has a work year of 11 months, 192 days, 5 days a week, 6 hours per day. PART TIMEPOSITION.REQUIRES SIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. To learn more about the EducationInterpreter I/II, please click here for the job description.

EDUCATION INTERPRETER I:

Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent, sufficient related experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, possession of an education interpreter waiver issued by the California State Board of Education.

EDUCATION INTERPRETER II:

Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent, sufficient related experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, and possession of a certification issued by RID or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or equivalent assessment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A passing score on a proficiency examination for reading, writing and mathematics skills test of the County Office of Education.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:

Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person. Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts at a date to be determined. Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Schooljobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily. NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

SB 848 COMPLIANCE – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44051(a)(1), and SB 848 any applicant for a non-teaching position must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles. Failure to provide this information may be considered an act of dishonesty and could affect hiring decisions.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being Resources Life insurance and long-term disability coverage California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays) Tuition Reimbursement Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io, then View phone number on click.appcast.io. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT:

For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: YasmeenHusain View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment , please contact: Dr. Kanika D. White Associate Superintendent Human Resources Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, Ca 95131 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Sccoe