Educational Interpreter for the Deaf at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE's Regional Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Program is currently recruiting for an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf. Our interpreters work in collaboration with Site Liaisons, Mainstream Resource Teachers, and staff to provide manual and oral interpretation/transliterating services for D/HH students in accordance with their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and program needs. The selected candidate will interpret/transliterate tutoring sessions for students in assigned subject matter areas to reinforce class lessons, assist with class and homework assignments, and interpret/transliterate lesson plans, educational activities, and homework. Interpreters must have a demonstrated proficiency in sign language skills to also interpret for faculty/staff members, parent meetings, IEPs, and after-school events. Interpreters are expected to adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. This position will be based out of University High School in Irvine. Educational interpreters work 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with program closures during school holidays and summer months.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Graduation from a two-year college with major coursework in interpreter training, education, and sign language or a closely related field. • One year of responsible interpretation experience, preferably within an educational setting. Special Requirements: • In accordance with California's Educational Interpreter Regulations, Interpreters must possess a valid certification issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Level 4, or any of the following recognized sign language assessments: the NIC (National Interpreter Certification), the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment), the ESSE (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation), or the NAD (National Association of the Deaf).
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population within an educational environment. 2. How do you know when you are communicating/interpreting effectively with another person? 3. What is your preferred method of communication (ASL, CASE, SEE, PSE, etc.)? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us. The following documents MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach these documents will results in an automatic withdrawal of your application.
- Certificate Copy (Possession of an appropriate valid certification issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent certification, Level 4 on any of the following nationally recognized sign language assessments; the NIC (National Interpreter Certification), the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment), the ESSE (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation), or the NAD (National Association of the Deaf).)
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Graduation from a two-year college with major coursework in interpreter training, education, and sign language or a closely related field. • One year of responsible interpretation experience, preferably within an educational setting. Special Requirements: • In accordance with California's Educational Interpreter Regulations, Interpreters must possess a valid certification issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Level 4, or any of the following recognized sign language assessments: the NIC (National Interpreter Certification), the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment), the ESSE (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation), or the NAD (National Association of the Deaf).
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population within an educational environment. 2. How do you know when you are communicating/interpreting effectively with another person? 3. What is your preferred method of communication (ASL, CASE, SEE, PSE, etc.)? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us. The following documents MUST be attached to your application. Failure to attach these documents will results in an automatic withdrawal of your application.
- Certificate Copy (Possession of an appropriate valid certification issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent certification, Level 4 on any of the following nationally recognized sign language assessments; the NIC (National Interpreter Certification), the EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment), the ESSE (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation), or the NAD (National Association of the Deaf).)
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
5/3/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/19/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified, Range 45: $4,287.00 - $5,625.38 monthly. Salary placement is based on education and years of related experience.
Length of Work Year
10 Months, 185 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.