EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER-- Westwood Elementary at Mt. Diablo Unified
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CLASS TITLE: EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER
DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the site administrator and program administrator, provides communication facilitation between students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), and others, in the general education classroom and for other school related activities, including extracurricular activities, as designated in a student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP); and performs other related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Interprets expressively and receptively by signing, fingerspelling, voicing and silent vocalization all instruction and discussions for DHH students
- Assists in instruction and supervising students to implement and follow up programs set by teacher
- Provides input for scheduling students’ classes and scheduling assignments for school assigned personnel
- Serves as liaison with deaf community and deaf staff members for interpreting purposes
- Attends job related meetings as assigned
- May be required to work at more than one site and/or travel between sites
- Facilitates communication between DHH students with staff, peers, parents, school personnel and community members
- Performs other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor or program administrator
- Uses a variety of technology, tools and equipment
Elementary Interpreters may do the following in the General Education Classroom:
- Assists DHH students with teacher’s instructional program
- Tutors DHH student(s) under direction of the teacher when needed
- Assists with group and individual activities as planned with teacher
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; two years of college; one year’s experience involving extensive contact with the deaf.
Knowledge of:
- Procedures, functions and limitations of assigned interpreter/tutor duties
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- General classroom procedures, practices and equipment
- Communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing
- Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students
- Familiarity with the Registry of Interpreting for the Deaf (RID) and Code of Professional Conduct
Skill in:
- Interpreting specialized instructional activities in an assigned classroom setting
- Using, understanding, interpreting manual and oral communication
- Understanding and following oral and written instructions
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
Ability to:
- Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation
- Learn to interpret rules, regulations, procedures and policies
License:
A valid California Driver’s License is required.
Certificates and Other Requirements:
National RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certificate or equivalent. In lieu of RID certification, must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, the ESSE-I/R (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive), or the NAD/ACCI (National Assoc. of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certificated Interpreters.)
If providing Cued Language transliteration, a transliterator shall possess TEC Unit certification, or have achieved a score 4.0 or above on the EIPA – Cued Speech.
Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen). Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.
Environment:
School-based settings or other District designated environment working with students in a diversified classroom environment.
Physical Abilities:
Seeing and hearing to conduct work, speaking to exchange information. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform interpretation activities. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; working at a desk conference table, small student classroom table or in meetings in various configurations; bending at the waist to retrieve and store files or reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, lifting objects up to 25 pounds.
Other Qualifications:
Must successfully pass the District’s pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing.
CSEA, Salary Range 506
MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Approved: 4/27/10
Board Revision: 6/22/15
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: National RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certificate or equivalent. In lieu of RID certification, must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, the ESSE-I/R (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive), or the NAD/ACCI (National Assoc. of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certificated Interpreters.) If providing Cued Language transliteration, a transliterator shall possess TEC Unit certification, or have achieved a score 4.0 or above on the EIPA – Cued Speech. ------------------------------------------ SELECTION PROCEDURE: To qualify for this position applicant must have a high school diploma and official transcripts of at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree or pass our proficiency exam (will accept CBEST in lieu of). Areas covered on the written exam are math, reading and writing. Please provide copies of your official transcripts or proof of CBEST along with application. Those candidates successful in the above areas will be invited to interview. All material to be reviewed by the screening committee must be submitted with the application EXAMINATION INFORMATION: LOCATION: District Office, 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord; Board Room DATE: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 OR Wednesday, October 2, 2019 OR Wednesday, October 9, 2019 TIME: 9 a.m. (approximate test time 3 hours). No admittance once test begins. PLEASE ATTEND ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE TESTING DATE AND TIME. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
POSITION: Under the supervision of the site administrator and program administrator, provides communication facilitation between students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), and others, in the general education classroom and for other school related activities, including extracurricular activities, as designated in a student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP); and performs other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must possess the knowledge and skills required for successful job performance as follows: Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; two years of college; one year’s experience involving extensive contact with the deaf. Knowledge of: • Procedures, functions and limitations of assigned interpreter/tutor duties • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation • General classroom procedures, practices and equipment • Communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing • Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students • Familiarity with the Registry of Interpreting for the Deaf (RID) and Code of Professional Conduct Skill in: • Interpreting specialized instructional activities in an assigned classroom setting • Using, understanding, interpreting manual and oral communication • Understanding and following oral and written instructions • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others Ability to: • Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation • Learn to interpret rules, regulations, procedures and policies LICENSES: A valid California Driver's License may be required.
- Certification
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
REQUIREMENTS: National RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certificate or equivalent. In lieu of RID certification, must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, the ESSE-I/R (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive), or the NAD/ACCI (National Assoc. of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certificated Interpreters.) If providing Cued Language transliteration, a transliterator shall possess TEC Unit certification, or have achieved a score 4.0 or above on the EIPA – Cued Speech. ------------------------------------------ SELECTION PROCEDURE: To qualify for this position applicant must have a high school diploma and official transcripts of at least two years of college (48 units) or an AA degree or pass our proficiency exam (will accept CBEST in lieu of). Areas covered on the written exam are math, reading and writing. Please provide copies of your official transcripts or proof of CBEST along with application. Those candidates successful in the above areas will be invited to interview. All material to be reviewed by the screening committee must be submitted with the application EXAMINATION INFORMATION: LOCATION: District Office, 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord; Board Room DATE: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 OR Wednesday, October 2, 2019 OR Wednesday, October 9, 2019 TIME: 9 a.m. (approximate test time 3 hours). No admittance once test begins. PLEASE ATTEND ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE TESTING DATE AND TIME. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
POSITION: Under the supervision of the site administrator and program administrator, provides communication facilitation between students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), and others, in the general education classroom and for other school related activities, including extracurricular activities, as designated in a student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP); and performs other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must possess the knowledge and skills required for successful job performance as follows: Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; two years of college; one year’s experience involving extensive contact with the deaf. Knowledge of: • Procedures, functions and limitations of assigned interpreter/tutor duties • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation • General classroom procedures, practices and equipment • Communication modality used by the student who is deaf or hard of hearing • Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students • Familiarity with the Registry of Interpreting for the Deaf (RID) and Code of Professional Conduct Skill in: • Interpreting specialized instructional activities in an assigned classroom setting • Using, understanding, interpreting manual and oral communication • Understanding and following oral and written instructions • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others Ability to: • Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation • Learn to interpret rules, regulations, procedures and policies LICENSES: A valid California Driver's License may be required.
- Certification
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
NOTICE: The following will be taken into consideration as part of the selection process: application, resume, test, interview, and letters of recommendation/reference. Any material to be reviewed by the screening committee must be submitted by the final filing date. Prior to employment, the candidate will be fingerprinted by Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Costs incurred are the responsibility of the prospective employee.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Michael Jimenez, Assistant Superintendent High School, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at jimenezma@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, Lisa Murphy Oates, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at murphyoatesl@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.
Comments and Other Information
NOTICE: The following will be taken into consideration as part of the selection process: application, resume, test, interview, and letters of recommendation/reference. Any material to be reviewed by the screening committee must be submitted by the final filing date. Prior to employment, the candidate will be fingerprinted by Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Costs incurred are the responsibility of the prospective employee.
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Michael Jimenez, Assistant Superintendent High School, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at jimenezma@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, Lisa Murphy Oates, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at murphyoatesl@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.
Application Deadline
10/3/2019 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/19/2019
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$32.21/hr - $39.15/hr
Length of Work Year
6 hrs/day; SDO
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Westwood Elementary
Supervisor
Nancy Klinkner, Principal
Exam Dates
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 OR Wednesday, October 2, 2019 OR Wednesday, October 9, 2019