Educational Sign Language Interpreter, Special Education (one or more positions)

Job Summary

Professionally support the mission of San Joaquin County Office of Education, in providing high quality delivery of educational services to all students. Under the direction of a Program Administrator, provides interpreting/transliteration services that effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary that facilitates communication between deaf and/or hard of hearing (D/HH), students and others; teachers, administrator, parents, students, counselors. To assist a teacher in providing instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing and math skills at a level required for high school seniors by completing ONE of the below options:
-Proof of AA or BA Degree from a regionally accredited college
-48 Semester units with a C- or better
OR
-Successful completion of the basic proficiency test* approved and administered by Human Resources Department at the San Joaquin County Office of Education.
*If you need to take the basic proficiency test, administered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education, learn more and register for the exam at https://calendly.com/proficiencyexam-sjcoe.

3) RID Certification or equivalent; in lieu of RID certification, an educational interpreter must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment.

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, you must apply online and attach the following documents to complete your application: one formal letter of interest, resume and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year). Please be sure to include all of these documents along with your completed and submitted application by the deadline date. If you need assistance with this process, please call (209) 468-9281.

Please be sure to check your email periodically for updates on your application.

• Letter of Introduction (COVER LETTER)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation-MUST BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR)
• Other ((Proficiency in basic reading, writing and math skills-Proof of AA or BA Degree from a regionally accredited college, 48 Semester units with a C- or better, OR Successful completion of the basic proficiency test))
OR Other (RID Certification or equivalent; in lieu of RID certification, an educational interpreter must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Nondiscrimination in Employment & Sexual Harassment

The Superintendent prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation at any SJCOE site and/or activity.

The Superintendent prohibits sexual harassment of San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employees and job applicants, as well as retaliatory behavior or action against employees or other persons who complain, testify, or otherwise participate in the complaint process established pursuant to this policy and administrative regulation.

Contact the Title IX Coordinator/Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment listed below for information on Nondiscrimination in Employment/Harassment (including Sexual Harassment).

Name: HR Title IX Investigations
E-mail: [email protected]
School District: San Joaquin County Office of Education
Telephone: 209-468-4820