Sign Language Interpreter

Santa Barbara County Education Office; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking an Educational Interpreter, American Sign Language (Waiver or Certified) to join our team. You will support communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students across elementary and high school settings, collaborating with teachers, staff and families.

Ideal candidates hold an ASL Interpreting-related associate degree and have experience in educational environments. Certification or waiver status is required or preferred as per posting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in ASL Interpreting or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year experience providing instructional support in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between deaf/hard-of-hearing students and teachers, staff, and peers.
• Utilize sign-to-English and English-to-sign systems to provide access to education throughout the school day.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Educational support

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in ASL Interpreting

Job description

The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Educational Interpreter, American Sign Language (Waiver or Certified).

We seek experienced self-starting candidates who are professional, flexible, have excellent oral communication skills, and enjoy working and collaborating in a variety of elementary and high school settings with a variety of students, parents and staff. We seek individuals who have experience with technology and can learn and interpret academic vocabulary throughout the grade span. We count on our interpreters to provide the necessary access of our students who are deaf or heard of hearing to educational experiences throughout a school day.

Facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and teachers, staff members, and peers within an educational environment, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems in a highly proficient manner reflecting the affect of the speaker and/or signer. The Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing facilitates communication through the use of sign-to English and English-to-sign skills. This position requires course work, Level 4 certification, and competency using manual sign systems.

Requirements

Education: Possession of an associate's degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education or related field is preferred.

Experience: At least one year of experience providing instructional support in an educational setting is 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)