Educational Interpreter, American Sign Language (ASL)

Job Summary

Basic Function Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, serve as the facilitator of communication between students, teachers and others; interpret from spoken and written English to sign language for students and sign language to voice for teachers and peers.

Requirements

/ Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Possess a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent; or must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment; * Education or experience related to working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing in an educational setting preferred; * Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License and provide proof of automobile insurability; * Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance; APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: * An online application; * A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; * A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; * Three letters of recommendation written within the past 12 months desired; * A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts.

Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.

BENEFITS

Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 36 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to which both the employee and MCOE contribute.

Employee may elect to be a member of the Mendocino County Federation of School Employees Union. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Comments and Other Information Please make sure to list at least TWO Supervisors as contacts for your references on your application. Please upload all documents in PDF format.

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