Educational Interpreter; Salinas High School Special Education PC#

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.

• 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.
• Sign Language Interpreter Certification or equivalent as listed above.
• Possess an appropriate California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability.
• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Letter of Introduction.
• Proof of HS Graduation.
• Resume.
• Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit and/or Teaching Credential.
• Foreign transcripts evaluated by a CTC-approved agency and attached to application.

• 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 and Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters.
• Knowledge of assistive listening devices including personal hearing aids.
• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree.

• CalPERS Retirement Benefits (informational only).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.