What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter - Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Current Employees) position at Irvine Unified School District?
Under the supervision of the Coordinator-Special Education, provides interpreting and instructional support services to students identified as deaf and hard of hearing using signing and reverse interpreting skills; tutors individual and small groups of assigned students; assists instructional personnel in the implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for assigned students; serves as a liaison and interpreter between deaf and hard of hearing students, school personnel and outside agencies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: associate’s degree and two years of interpreting experience or an equivalent combination of education and interpreting experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C driver’s license. • Valid certification by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or passage of one of the exams listed below with a minimum score per industry standard: o Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) o Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) o National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment and interpreting.
For a complete job description please click on the following link:
https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/documents/Interpreter - Deaf Hard of Hearing.pdf
The Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics. There are (2) openings for this assignment, (1) Woodbridge High School and (1) Cypress Village. This posting is for in-district candidates only that have passed their 6 month probationary period. If you aren't sure if you have passed the probationary period please contact Human Resources at 949-936-5130. Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C driver’s license. • Valid certification by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent, or passage of one of the exams listed below with a minimum score of 3.5 is highly desirable. • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) • Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) • National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment and interpreting. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience may be considered.
