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Education Interpreter I/II - $1000 Signing Bonus! at Santa Clara County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

12/31/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
1/1/2021
Contact
Yasmeen Husain
(408) 453-6849
Number of Openings
6
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$36.68 - $57.77 Hourly
Length of Work Year
11 months, 195 days, 5 days a week, 6 hours per day.
Employment Type
Part Time

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATION INTERPRETER I: Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent, sufficient related experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, possession of an education interpreter waiver issued by the California State Board of Education. EDUCATION INTERPRETER II: Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent, sufficient related experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, and possession of a certification issued by RID or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or equivalent assessment. LICENCES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A passing score on a proficiency examination for reading, writing and mathematics skills test of the County Office of Education.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATION INTERPRETER I: Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent, sufficient related experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, possession of an education interpreter waiver issued by the California State Board of Education. EDUCATION INTERPRETER II: Any combination equivalent to: High school diploma or equivalent, sufficient related experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, and possession of a certification issued by RID or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) or equivalent assessment. LICENCES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A passing score on a proficiency examination for reading, writing and mathematics skills test of the County Office of Education.

Comments and Other Information

$1000 SIGNING BONUS! Newly hired Custodians hired between November 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 who pass probation and remain employed in good standing for at least one year will receive a $1000 bonus. See below for more information. THE POSITION The Student Services and Support Division is now accepting applications for the Education Interpreter I/II position. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs highly specialized language interpretation and translation services for students and staff in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHOH) program; serves as a member of the educational team. This position is for 11 months, 195 days, 5 days a week, 6 hours per day. PART TIME POSITION. HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS: The Office provides excellent health and welfare benefits including retirement contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS); $20,000 term life insurance, and long term disability coverage; a choice between Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser--with a variety of plan types, Delta Dental Insurance, MESVision coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)--for employees and dependents; vacation, sick leave, and 15 holidays. THIS POSITION REQUIRES SIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. Example of Duties and Responsibilities To learn more about the Education Interpreter I/II, please click here for the full job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required: 1. Completed Government.jobs Online Application 2. Resume The application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. It is anticipated that the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview at a date to be determined. Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily. NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

SIGNING BONUS:
Applies to newly hired Education Interpreters hired between November 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 who are offered and accept employment, pass probation and stay in employment with SCCOE in good standing for at least one year. Does not apply to individuals who have worked for SCCOE in any of the following positions in the 24 months prior to the new job offer: Bus Driver, Custodian, Education Interpreter, Interpreter, Paraeducator.
Does not apply to individuals on the 39-month reemployment list.
Signing bonus will be paid as follows: $500 paid after successful completion of probationary period, $500 paid after 1-year employment anniversary.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Please direct concerns to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131-2304 loshodi@sccoe.org (408) 453-6598 RECRUITMENT CONTACT For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: Yasmeen Husain 408-453-6849 yhusain@sccoe.org

Comments and Other Information


$1000 SIGNING BONUS! Newly hired Custodians hired between November 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 who pass probation and remain employed in good standing for at least one year will receive a $1000 bonus. See below for more information. THE POSITION The Student Services and Support Division is now accepting applications for the Education Interpreter I/II position. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs highly specialized language interpretation and translation services for students and staff in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHOH) program; serves as a member of the educational team. This position is for 11 months, 195 days, 5 days a week, 6 hours per day. PART TIME POSITION. HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS: The Office provides excellent health and welfare benefits including retirement contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS); $20,000 term life insurance, and long term disability coverage; a choice between Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser--with a variety of plan types, Delta Dental Insurance, MESVision coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)--for employees and dependents; vacation, sick leave, and 15 holidays. THIS POSITION REQUIRES SIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. Example of Duties and Responsibilities To learn more about the Education Interpreter I/II, please click here for the full job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required: 1. Completed Government.jobs Online Application 2. Resume The application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated. It is anticipated that the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview at a date to be determined. Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily. NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

SIGNING BONUS:
Applies to newly hired Education Interpreters hired between November 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 who are offered and accept employment, pass probation and stay in employment with SCCOE in good standing for at least one year. Does not apply to individuals who have worked for SCCOE in any of the following positions in the 24 months prior to the new job offer: Bus Driver, Custodian, Education Interpreter, Interpreter, Paraeducator.
Does not apply to individuals on the 39-month reemployment list.
Signing bonus will be paid as follows: $500 paid after successful completion of probationary period, $500 paid after 1-year employment anniversary.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Please direct concerns to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131-2304 loshodi@sccoe.org (408) 453-6598 RECRUITMENT CONTACT For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact: Yasmeen Husain 408-453-6849 yhusain@sccoe.org