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Educational Interpreter at Mendocino County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
6/18/2025
Contact
Human Resources
707-467-5012
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$56.66 - $94.51 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$56.66 - $94.51 an hour per the Classified Educational Interpreter Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 180 days/10 months per year beginning August 2025 pending successful fingerprint clearance, submission of a recent tuberculosis test as required by the California Education Code
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Mendocino County Office of Education is a public agency whose primary purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure wide-ranging educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through cooperative efforts with teachers, school districts, families, and communities; through direct instructional programs and administrative services; and through coordination with the California Department of Education and other agencies.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, serve as the facilitator of communication between students, teachers and others; interpret from spoken and written English to sign language for students and sign language to voice for teachers and peers.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possess a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent; or must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment; • Education or experience related to working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing in an educational setting preferred; • Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License and provide proof of automobile insurability; • Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance. APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: • An online application; • A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; • A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; • A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.

BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 35 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to which both the employee and MCOE contribute. Employee may elect to be a member of the Mendocino County Federation of School Employees Union. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To be considered, all applications must be submitted with the following documents:

  • Certificate Copy (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent; or must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment)
  • Letter of Introduction (Cover letter stating specific competencies for the position)
  • Resume (Resume with education and employment background including dates of employment)

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possess a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent; or must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment; • Education or experience related to working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing in an educational setting preferred; • Possess or obtain upon employment, a valid California Driver License and provide proof of automobile insurability; • Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance. APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: • An online application; • A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; • A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; • A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.

BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 35 plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to which both the employee and MCOE contribute. Employee may elect to be a member of the Mendocino County Federation of School Employees Union. MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To be considered, all applications must be submitted with the following documents:

  • Certificate Copy (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent; or must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment)
  • Letter of Introduction (Cover letter stating specific competencies for the position)
  • Resume (Resume with education and employment background including dates of employment)

Comments and Other Information

Please make sure to list at least TWO SUPERVISORS as contacts for your references on your application. Please upload all documents in PDF format.

Comments and Other Information


Please make sure to list at least TWO SUPERVISORS as contacts for your references on your application. Please upload all documents in PDF format.