Educational Sign Language Interpreter I - Special Education (Req. 27-417) at Imperial County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Build a Career with Us! We are committed to improving the quality of life in Imperial County by promoting strong families and students who are prepared for life, college, and career. We are dedicated to the core human values of respect, responsibility and integrity. Our priority is service to our students, schools, districts, families, and the community- at-large. We strive to provide a safe, courteous, and professional environment that fosters teamwork and professional development for our employees. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for the highest level of performance, efficiency, resource management, and professionalism. Empowering our community to be an ideal place to live, learn, and work!
Requirements / Qualifications
Only completed applications will be considered. All fields in the work experience sections must be completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu, and your application will be disqualified. Mark fields that are "not applicable" as "N/A".
Successfully pass the State-approved Interpreter Evaluation Examination with a score of 4.0 or better. Two (2) years of paid or voluntary experience working with deaf and hard of hearing individuals who use manual communication. The Educational Sign Language Interpreter I involves a higher skill level to permit spontaneous interpretation of technical, complex, and advanced subject matter. In addition, this job class requires an advanced level of voice interpreting skills and application-level knowledge of varied sign systems. Successful completion of appropriate college or equivalent coursework and/or experience, or native signer with documented experience and references. Associate degree in interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing preferred. High school diploma
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters of Recommendation issued and dated within the last year.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Only completed applications will be considered. All fields in the work experience sections must be completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu, and your application will be disqualified. Mark fields that are "not applicable" as "N/A".
Successfully pass the State-approved Interpreter Evaluation Examination with a score of 4.0 or better. Two (2) years of paid or voluntary experience working with deaf and hard of hearing individuals who use manual communication. The Educational Sign Language Interpreter I involves a higher skill level to permit spontaneous interpretation of technical, complex, and advanced subject matter. In addition, this job class requires an advanced level of voice interpreting skills and application-level knowledge of varied sign systems. Successful completion of appropriate college or equivalent coursework and/or experience, or native signer with documented experience and references. Associate degree in interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing preferred. High school diploma
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters of Recommendation issued and dated within the last year.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Imperial County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, marital or parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex (sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For student complaints or concerns, contact Claudia Montaño, Senior Director, Student Services – Student and Academic Services, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6429, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. Title 5 Compliance Officer for Students.
For employee complaints, reasonable accommodations, or concerns, contact Martha Garcia, Senior Director–Human Resources, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6523, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. Title 5 Compliance Officer for Employees.
Comments and Other Information
The Imperial County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, marital or parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex (sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For student complaints or concerns, contact Claudia Montaño, Senior Director, Student Services – Student and Academic Services, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6429, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. Title 5 Compliance Officer for Students.
For employee complaints, reasonable accommodations, or concerns, contact Martha Garcia, Senior Director–Human Resources, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6523, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. Title 5 Compliance Officer for Employees.
Application Deadline
4/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/31/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Salary Schedule: Range 70/Steps A-E; $34.13-$41.50 an hour; 10-months
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Martin Luther King Elementary School at 1950 Villa Ave., El Centro, CA 92243
Immediate Supervisor:
Araceli Garcia
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 6.5 hours per day; 10-months