What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter for the Deaf position at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education?
Assist in providing educational programs for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, and who may also have other physical or mental disabilities. Perform a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children assigned to school programs.
Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of a variety of sign language systems and methods of effective presentation.
3. First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment.
4. Certification by the national RID or have achieved a passing score, as required by regulation, on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NAD/ACCI assessment.
5. Valid California Driver’s License.
Desired:
1. Experience working with special education students.
2. One year experience, paid or unpaid, working with deaf/hard of hearing students as an interpreter in an educational setting.
Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) certification or equivalent (passing score of 4.0 as required by regulation, on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NAD/ACCI assessment).
