Interpreter for the Deaf I at Special Education CLMT-22

Sacramento City Unified School District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacramento City Unified School District is seeking a part-time Deaf Interpreter (0.75 FTE) to support communication access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in our schools. The interpreter will work Monday–Friday, six hours per day, under supervision of the district's interpreters program.

The ideal candidate has an appropriate interpreter credential, knowledge of Deaf culture, and the ability to collaborate with educators, families, and students to ensure accurate and timely communication

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and completion of required education/certifications for interpreter roles.
• Two years of college or an associate’s degree or district test compliance may satisfy qualifications.
• Interpreting credentials and professional certifications are preferred.

Skills

Interpreting skills

Deaf culture awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate

Two years of college / 48 units OR associate’s degree

NCLB compliance / paraprofessional testing

Interpreting credential or certificate program

NAD Level 3–3.9 or RID certification preferred

Interpreting I (1–59 units)

Interpreting II (60+ units) + certificate

Interpreting III (120+ units or NAD/RID/ACCI etc.)

Job description

Job Summary

0.75 FTE

Requirements / Qualifications

TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school, and one of the following: completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units) in an institution of higher education, associate’s degree, pass the district paraprofessional test, or be No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant. Interpreting certificate or certificate from an interpreter training program, OR four years of experience as an educational interpreter and have completed a code of ethics class and completion of an interpreter training program within three years is required. National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level 3 to 3.9 or RID Certification preferred.
• Interpreter for the Deaf I requires college-level work (1-59 accredited units).
• Interpreter for the Deaf II requires college-level work (60 or more accredited units) and a certificate or degree from an interpreter-training program.
• Interpreter for the Deaf III requires college-level work (120 accredited units) OR completion of one of the following: (1) NAD Certification Level 4 or above; (2) National RID Certification or equivalent; (3) NAD/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI) Level 4 or above; (4) Certification by the National Cued Speech Association Testing, Evaluation, and Certification (TEC) Unit; (5) Educational Sign Skills Evaluation – Interpreter (ESSE-I/R) Level 4 or above; (6) Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Level 4 or above.
• The school district's interpreter interview procedure will include a performance evaluation conducted by a qualified consultant.
• Clear
• 6 hours/day
• Monday-Friday
• REQUIRED : Please provide 3 References when you apply to this position

Comments And Other Information

The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints please contact the following staff: Title IX Coordinator (personnel related): Melinda Iremonger – 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95824 – 916.643.7446 – [e-mail]; Title IX Coordinator (student only related) & Equity Compliance Officer: David Van Natten – 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95824 – 916.643.7420 [e-mail]; Assistant Superintendent Human Resources & Labor Relations: Dan Schallock – 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7474 – [e-mail]; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student related): Cameron Olson – 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643-7912– [e-mail], Title II ADA Coordinator (personnel related): Keyshun Marshall– 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643-7901– [e-mail].