Interpreter for the Deaf at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
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).
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Other (Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) Certification or equivalent.)
- Resume (Please specify dates worked at each location.)
Requirements / Qualifications
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).
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Other (Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) Certification or equivalent.)
- Resume (Please specify dates worked at each location.)
Comments and Other Information
This posting serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the next 6 months.
Candidates without a qualifying certification may apply. Selected candidates will be tested for interpreting skills.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Comments and Other Information
This posting serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the next 6 months.
Candidates without a qualifying certification may apply. Selected candidates will be tested for interpreting skills.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/8/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$34.54 - $70.22 Per Hour
$34.54 - $70.22 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Grade 45: $34.54 - $70.22/hour. Salary range represents steps 1-25. Salary step placement is determined by directly related experience/education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1. Step placement beyond step 13 requires Cabinet approval
Length of Work Year
School Year, Monday-Friday, 6.5 hrs/day, 8:00am - 3:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
San Miguel