This opportunity is open to all interested candidates and this recruitment will establish an Eligibility List for the current 32.5 hours per week, 10-month vacancy as well as any future vacancies. This list will be active for three (3) months with the possibility to be extended. The Senior Educational Interpreter facilitates communication between hearing students and students who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents, and others by providing comprehensive manual and/or oral interpreting services ... more details
Description
This opportunity is open to all interested candidates and this recruitment will establish an Eligibility List for the current 32.5 hours per week, 10-month vacancy as well as any future vacancies. This list will be active for three (3) months with the possibility to be extended.
The Senior Educational Interpreter facilitates communication between hearing students and students who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents, and others by providing comprehensive manual and/or oral interpreting services in a variety of linguistic environments including high-level academic subjects such as calculus, chemistry and physics, and providing tutoring for students having special needs.
Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
The Senior Educational Interpreter will be paid on the PARA Salary Schedule. Salary Grade: 55. The PARA Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.
Examples of Duties
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REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.)
E = Essential Functions
Interpret and voice-interpret for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents, and others in more than one sign language system, conveying the content and spirit of the speaker. E
Provide oral interpreting services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents, and others; consult with classroom teachers to identify students in need of additional support. E
Identify and report unusual problems to teachers. E
Provide additional support; assist with direct instruction under the supervision of the teacher. E
Prepare for specialized instructional vocabulary. E
Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as required. E
Assist the teacher in establishing an optimum interpreting environment. E
Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct as set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the interpreter guidelines established by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. E
Assist in the implementation of individual education plans under supervision.
May serve as a site liaison interpreter.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to completion of 24 units of college or university coursework related to the assignment, and five years of paid experience working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and use manual communication. Additional training and/or experience of an acceptable level and quality may be substituted for the education requirement.
Possession of one of the following certifications is required: (Please attach to your online application prior to finalizing and submitting your application).
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) [Certificate of Interpretation (CI) and Certificate of Transliteration (CT), or National Interpreter Certification (NIC)], or
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 5.0 ; or
National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level 4.0 -5.0
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided). Maintenance of Certification.
Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION PROCESS To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:
Online employment application
Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Attach Proof of Certification
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) [Certificate of Interpretation (CI) and Certificate of Transliteration (CT), or National Interpreter Certification (NIC)], or
Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) 5.0 ; or
National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level 4.0 -5.0
Answer all supplemental questions
The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Attach proof of education
Education will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
Photocopy of Degree or
Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
Foreign Equivalency Certification: Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation.
Additional documents
A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
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Title II Coordinator Wendy Ranck-Buhr (619) 725-5678 wranck-buhr@sandi.net
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