School-Based Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Interpreter

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County Office of Education seeks an Educational Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in general and special education settings. The interpreter communicates using sign language, fingerspelling, gestures, and speech within classrooms and during school activities.

Locations include Salinas High School and Buena Vista Middle School. Requirements include EIPA/ESSE-I/R/NAD-ACCI, high school diploma, and a California driver’s license. Full-time, 183 days/yr, 6.5 hours/day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have EIPA 4.0, ESSE-I/R, or NAD/ACCI assessment at minimum.
• Sign language interpreter certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting and instructional support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Use sign language, fingerspelling, natural gestures and speech in classroom and activities.
• Assist in general education, special day classes and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sign language interpreter certification

Job description

Monterey County Office of Education seeks an Educational Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in general and special education settings. The interpreter communicates using sign language, fingerspelling, gestures, and speech within classrooms and during school activities.

Locations include Salinas High School and Buena Vista Middle School. Requirements include EIPA/ESSE-I/R/NAD-ACCI, high school diploma, and a California driver’s license. Full-time, 183 days/yr, 6.5 hours/day.