Educational Interpreter Deaf Job Bakersfield area,California USA,Education / Teaching

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bakersfield City School District

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Interpreter for the Deaf
Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Location:

All sites

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF District Context and Commitment

Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard.

We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community. Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent and passage of Kern High School District proficiency test

Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate

Passage of Education Signing Skills Evaluation for Interpreter (ESSE-I) at level 4 or above or other equivalent certification approved by California State Board of Education

Experience interpreting and translating for hearing impaired persons, preferably students, utilizing ASL (American Sign Language) or SEE (Signing Exact English)

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and community; ability to work collaboratively

Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression; ability to follow oral and written directions; desire to support students in educational environment

Valid driver's license and personal car for use on district business

Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment

Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO:

Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL:

To provide support to students with severe hearing impairments in variety of classroom environments by performing interpreting, translating, and tutorial services so they can access the curriculum in academic areas, individualized life skills, social emotional supports and/or behavioral needs in order to benefit from their educational placement

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in effective communication between students, staff and community by providing transliteration and interpretation services as needed
Translates, interprets and presents variety of instructional exercises and materials; translates instructional directions and class discussions to students
Tutors and interprets for individuals or small groups of students to reinforce instructional concepts
Accompanies and assists students in mainstreaming activities by performing interpreting and other duties to help ensure success in regular classroom
Assists special education teacher in implementing student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals and accommodations
Reinforces, under supervision of special education teacher/staff, instruction introduced by student's general and/or special education teacher(s)
Assists with checking, care, preparation and arrangement of instructional materials and equipment
Assists in implementing classroom management procedures and Individualized Behavior Intervention Plans
Assists with yard duty, first aid and physical education activities; assists in lifting, moving, and positioning students as necessary to render various forms of personal care, including but not limited to feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, diapering, therapy and specialized health care procedures; assists students in use of wheelchairs, braces or orthopedic equipment; may be required to use mechanical equipment
Assists classroom teacher with handicapped children to and from buses, and in use of special equipment;…