Educational Interpreter; Spreckels Special Education PC#

Position: Educational Interpreter, (Spreckels) Special Education PC# 621
Job Summary

Under the limited supervision of the Principal, the Educational Interpreter provides interpreting and instructional support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students; communicates using sign language, finger spelling, natural gestures, and speech with students who are deaf and hard of hearing within the general education classroom, special day classroom and for other school related school activities including extracurricular activities. Educational Interpreters with an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit or Teaching Credential may be assigned to substitute in the absence of the primary teacher;
Educational Interpreters are assigned to various instructional settings.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma
Must have achieved a minimum score of 4.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment
(EIPA), the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation:
Interpreter/Receptive (ESSE-I/R), or the National
Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment.
Licenses and

Certifications:

• Sign Language Interpreter Certification or equivalent as listed above

• Possess an appropriate California Driver's License with evidence of insurability

• First Aid

• CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment

• Certification (Sign language interpreter Certification )
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required)
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Desirable

Qualifications:

Experience working with hearing impaired.
Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management and/or Early Childhood Education.
Additional coursework related to specific assignment.
Experience working with children.
Awareness of developmental levels in areas of instruction.
Knowledge of Deaf Culture
Knowledge of Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters
Knowledge of assistive listening devices including personal hearing aids
Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree
Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Teaching Credential