Educational Sign Language Interpreter

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District seeks an Education Sign Language Interpreter to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students across classrooms and events.

You will provide voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpreting, collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure effective communication and access to instruction.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in sign language interpreter training program, deaf studies or related area.
• Requires one year of experience providing sign-to-English and English-to-sign interpreting in sign systems/languages.
• RID certification or equivalent required by July 1, 2009 and thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across settings.
• Support communication between students, faculty, staff, administrators and others.
• Assist with test and performance examinations as part of the eligibility process.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Expressive/receptive skills

Communication with deaf students

Education

Associate's degree in sign language interpreter training program

Job description

OPEN OPPORTUNITY

To fill current vacancies (see below) and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

RECRUITMENT DETAILS

To fill current vacancies (see below) and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Hours

Location

Days per year

30 hours per weekSpecial Education181 + up to 14 Paid Holidays + Up to 11 Vacation Days10 hours per week

Expanded Learning-Poinsettia

181 + up to 14 Paid Holidays + Up to 11 Vacation Days

The established eligibility list will remain in effect for SIX (6) months. Please read this job bulletin in its entirety for recruitment and testing information.

Position Scope / Essential Job Functions

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide voice to sign and sign to voice interpreting and other support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a variety of settings to facilitate communications between students, faculty, staff, administrators and others.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires an Associate's degree in a sign language interpreter training program, deaf studies or a related area. Requires one year of experience providing sign-to-English (expressive skills) and English-to-sign (receptive skills) interpreting in one or more sign systems/languages. Additional related experience in an academic or similar environment may be substituted for some higher education based on two years of experience for one year of college.

Requires

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

By July 1, 2009 and thereafter, certified by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

OR

• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) OR
• Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) OR
• National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment.

Valid California driver’s license.

SELECTION AND EXAMINATION DETAILS

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

Step 1: Application Screening

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination and qualification appraisal interview.

Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email with further instructions. Applicants must pass the application screening to advance to the performance skills test and the qualification appraisal interview.

Step 2: Performance Examination

Applicants will work through receptive and expressive skill exercises which simulate the tasks that an Education Sign Language Interpreter is expected to perform.

Applicants must pass the performance skills examination to move forward to the next step, (qualifications appraisal interview).

Step 3: Qualification Appraisal Interview

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

Additional Salary Information

New Hires – Initial Salary Placement

Education

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
• Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates

will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%

(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

Benefits

Plan Choices Include

• Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Anthem PPO Medical
• Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
• Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September - June))

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

HEALTH & WELFARE

Plan Choices Include

• Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Anthem PPO Medical
• Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
• Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September - June))

HOLIDAYS

Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.

VACATION

Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example: a new employee working 8 hours/day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours/day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district.

SICK LEAVE

The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.

RETIREMENT

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer Of Employment)

Employment Verification: Federal law requires that the District verify the identity and employment authorization of each person hired, complete and retain a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and refrain from discriminating against individuals on the basis of national origin or citizenship.

Tuberculosis Risk Assessment: Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, may be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.

Physical Exam: The District reserves the right to require a prospective employee to pass a job related physical examination.

Conviction Information and Fingerprints: State law requires that all selected candidates be fingerprinted to check for and/or verify conviction records. California Education Code prohibits a governing board of a school district from employing a person until the Department of Justice completes its check of the criminal history file (and the Federal Bureau of Investigation when required). California Education Code provisions prohibit the employment of persons convicted of a violent or serious felony, and also govern the employment of individuals convicted of specified sex and/or controlled substance offenses. All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an individual from employment. Failure to disclose any conviction which has not been officially expunged per California Penal Code 1203.4, will result in disqualification or dismissal.

• 1203.4, will result in disqualification or dismissal.

Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver’s license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

Please read: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02 If you have earned a degree, please indicate the area or major coursework you have in which you were awarded your degree. (If none, type N/A.)

03 Which of these sign language certifications do you hold?

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) w/ Score 4.0 or higher
• Educational Sign Skills Evaluation (ESSE-I/R) w/ Score 4.0 or higher
• National Association of the Deaf / American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) - Level IV (4) or equivalent qualifying score.

04 What specific training or coursework have you completed, or certificates do you have that are related to the Educational Sign Language Interpreter position? (If none, type N/A.)

05 Which of the following best describes your work experience providing sign-to-English (expressive skills) and English-to-sign (receptive skills) interpreting in one or more sign systems/ languages.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 or more years of experience.

06 Describe your voice to sign and sign to voice interpreting work experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Please include the scope of your responsibilities, and explain how you were able to communicate effectively with both the students and staff. (If none, type N/A.)

07 Describe your ability to explain and assure student understanding of classroom assignments and homework instructions effectively. Please include examples of situations where you were able to overcome challenges translating instructions from spoken word to sign language. (If none, type N/A.)