Interpreter for the Deaf

h2Job Summary/h2divAssist in providing educational programs for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, and who may also have other physical or mental disabilities. Perform a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children assigned to school programs. /divh2Requirements / Qualifications/h2div Required: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Knowledge of a variety of sign language systems and methods of effective presentation. 3. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. 4. Certification by the national RID or have achieved a passing score, as required by regulation, on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NAD/ACCI assessment. 5. Valid California Driver’s License. Desired: 1. Experience working with special education students. 2. One year experience, paid or unpaid, working with deaf/hard of hearing students as an interpreter in an educational setting. Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) certification or equivalent (passing score of 4.0 as required by regulation, on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NAD/ACCI assessment)./divh2Salary Info/h2divGrade 45: $34.54 - $70.22/hour. Salary range represents steps 1-25. Salary step placement is determined by directly related experience/education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1. Step placement beyond step 13 requires Cabinet approval/divh2Comments and Other Information/h2divThis posting serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the next 6 months. Candidates without a qualifying certification may apply. Selected candidates will be tested for interpreting skills. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave. /div