IN-HOUSE ONLY ESY SPED - Interpreter for the Deaf at Escondido Union School District
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
About the Employer
Located in North San Diego County, Escondido Union School District is home to 24 schools- 17 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, 1 specialty school, and 5 middle schools- and is a provider of the California State Preschool Program. We are the oldest Merit district in San Diego County and employ over 1,000 classified staff and over 1,100 certificated employees. We offer excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance packages, paid vacation and holidays, educational stipends and professional growth programs. At Escondido Union School District, we believe in actualizing the unlimited potential of every learner. We will be empowered, encouraged, engaged, and committed. In partnership with our children, employees, parents, and community members, we are committed to universal student achievement. Our goals are: 1) Student Achievement; 2) Positive culture and diversity; 3) Safety & Security; and 4) Fiscal Solvency.
Requirements / Qualifications
Those applying for the Interpreter position must be certified by: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), The American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI) level 4+, OR NAD Certification, level 4+. Those applying for the Instructional Assistant (signing) position must have previously passed the District's sign language assessment. Possession of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following: 1) completion of at least two years of study (minimum 48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or 2) possession of an associate degree or higher; or 3) passing a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements. Applicants may be exempt from taking the NCLB examination if they provide college transcripts verifying 48 units or more in core subject area courses with a grade of "C" or better. Transcripts must be submitted with application. If an applicant does not possess enough units to be exempt, he/she must attach to their application a letter requesting an examination date.
Classified employees, please contact Cortney Springmier in Classified Personnel via email at cspringmier@eusd.org with any questions. These positions are made available for current EUSD employees only (see Merit rule 6.200.6 below). You must be available to work the entire summer program for which you apply; otherwise, you will not be considered for the position. Merit Rule 6.200.6 Appointment to summer school, extended school year and intersession positions shall be made in this priority: a) Employees who have worked in the classification, have successfully met the expectations of the class, and maintained necessary licenses or other requirements of the assignment. b) Qualified employees working in other related classifications and successfully met the expectations of those classes, and maintained necessary licenses or other requirements of the assignment. c) Qualified employees working in non-related classifications but who meet the minimum requirements of the classification for the assignment so as to provide evidence of ability to perform in such assignment. d) Qualified persons not currently employed by the District in a regular-status position but meet the requirements of the classification for the assignment. e) Qualified persons not currently employed by the District but meet the requirements of the classification for the assignment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Those applying for the Interpreter position must be certified by: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), The American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI) level 4+, OR NAD Certification, level 4+. Those applying for the Instructional Assistant (signing) position must have previously passed the District's sign language assessment. Possession of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following: 1) completion of at least two years of study (minimum 48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or 2) possession of an associate degree or higher; or 3) passing a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements. Applicants may be exempt from taking the NCLB examination if they provide college transcripts verifying 48 units or more in core subject area courses with a grade of "C" or better. Transcripts must be submitted with application. If an applicant does not possess enough units to be exempt, he/she must attach to their application a letter requesting an examination date.
Classified employees, please contact Cortney Springmier in Classified Personnel via email at cspringmier@eusd.org with any questions. These positions are made available for current EUSD employees only (see Merit rule 6.200.6 below). You must be available to work the entire summer program for which you apply; otherwise, you will not be considered for the position. Merit Rule 6.200.6 Appointment to summer school, extended school year and intersession positions shall be made in this priority: a) Employees who have worked in the classification, have successfully met the expectations of the class, and maintained necessary licenses or other requirements of the assignment. b) Qualified employees working in other related classifications and successfully met the expectations of those classes, and maintained necessary licenses or other requirements of the assignment. c) Qualified employees working in non-related classifications but who meet the minimum requirements of the classification for the assignment so as to provide evidence of ability to perform in such assignment. d) Qualified persons not currently employed by the District in a regular-status position but meet the requirements of the classification for the assignment. e) Qualified persons not currently employed by the District but meet the requirements of the classification for the assignment.
Comments and Other Information
Interpreter for the Deaf (Range 58)
2 positions*, 4.5 hrs/day (8:15AM-12:45PM) (June 22, 2026-July 17, 2026; Monday - Friday; No School July 3rd Holiday)
* The number of position is subject to upward or downward moving pending sufficient student enrollment
**Shift times may change slightly. Any changes will be communicated well in advance to the start of the program.
You must be available to work the summer program for which you apply; otherwise, you will not be considered for the position.
Comments and Other Information
Interpreter for the Deaf (Range 58)
2 positions*, 4.5 hrs/day (8:15AM-12:45PM) (June 22, 2026-July 17, 2026; Monday - Friday; No School July 3rd Holiday)
* The number of position is subject to upward or downward moving pending sufficient student enrollment
**Shift times may change slightly. Any changes will be communicated well in advance to the start of the program.
You must be available to work the summer program for which you apply; otherwise, you will not be considered for the position.
Application Deadline
2/27/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/6/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Range 58; Current Employees shall be paid Per 7.300.3 of the Merit Rules
Length of Work Year
6/22-7/17/26 (7/3 Holiday)
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Rock Springs (subject to change)
References
Please note references/ previous work history is optional and not required for current employees. You will need to enter "NA" to bypass.Reference letters, and other attachments, do not need to be included in your application.
Projected Pay
If you are a "regular" employee working the entire assignment, you will receive a paycheck on July 31