California Department Of Education Salinas , CA 93901
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary
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, fingerspelling, 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.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma Knowledge of: -Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficiency in manually coded English (SEE, Signed English, and/or Pigeon Signed English) and
American Sign Language (ASL) including finger spelling and simultaneous interpreting, as verified by examination
Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters
First Aid
Universal health precautions Licenses and Certifications: - 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
Possess an appropriate California Driver's License with evidence of insurability
First Aid and 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 deaf and hard of hearing population
Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management and/or Early Childhood Education
Experience working with children
Awareness of developmental levels in areas of instruction
Knowledge of assistive listening devices including personal hearing aids
Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree
Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
Teaching Credential
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California Department Of Education