Sign Language Interpreter

Santa Barbara County Education Office; Santa Barbara, Santa Maria (CA, CA); On-site; USD 61,041 - 70,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

An educational institution in California seeks a Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Responsibilities include providing access to educational experiences and using sign language skills effectively. Candidates should have an associate’s degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. The pay ranges from $44.31 to $51.06 per hour, along with medical, vision, and paid leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, or related field preferred.
• At least one year of instructional support in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and teachers, staff, and peers.
• Provides access to educational experiences using sign-to-English and English-to-sign skills.
• Applies Level 4 certification and competency.

Job description

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Pay Range

Base pay range at Santa Barbara County Education Office: $44.31/hr - $51.06/hr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience, pending conversation with recruiter.

Responsibilities

Facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and teachers, staff, and peers within an educational environment, using manual and verbal communication systems. Provides access to educational experiences throughout the school day, using sign‑to‑English and English‑to‑sign skills, and applies Level 4 certification and competency.

Requirements

Education: Associate’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, or related field preferred.

Experience: At least one year of instructional support in an educational setting preferred.

Compensation

Certified: $44.31 - $51.06 per hour (hiring range; current top step $57.56 per hour)

Waiver: $40.56 - $46.75 per hour (hiring range; current top step $52.70 per hour)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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