Interpreter - Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Current Employees) at Irvine Unified 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
The Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Under the supervision of the Coordinator-Special Education, provides interpreting and instructional support services to students identified as deaf and hard of hearing using signing and reverse interpreting skills; tutors individual and small groups of assigned students; assists instructional personnel in the implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for assigned students; serves as a liaison and interpreter between deaf and hard of hearing students, school personnel and outside agencies.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: associate’s degree and two years of interpreting experience or an equivalent combination of education and interpreting experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C driver’s license. • Valid certification by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or passage of one of the exams listed below with a minimum score per industry standard: o Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) o Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) o National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment and interpreting.
For a complete job description please click on the following link:
https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/documents/Interpreter%20-%20Deaf%20%20Hard%20of%20Hearing.pdf
Requirements / Qualifications
The position is at University High School This posting is for in-district candidates only that have passed their 6 month probationary period. If you aren't sure if you have passed the probationary period please contact Human Resources at 949-936-5130. Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C driver’s license. • Valid certification by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent, or passage of one of the exams listed below with a minimum score of 3.5 is highly desirable. • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) • Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) • National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment and interpreting. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience may be considered.
- Certification (Please attach the required certifications.)
Requirements / Qualifications
The position is at University High School This posting is for in-district candidates only that have passed their 6 month probationary period. If you aren't sure if you have passed the probationary period please contact Human Resources at 949-936-5130. Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C driver’s license. • Valid certification by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent, or passage of one of the exams listed below with a minimum score of 3.5 is highly desirable. • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) • Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive (ESSE-I/R) • National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment and interpreting. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience may be considered.
- Certification (Please attach the required certifications.)
Comments and Other Information
Req# 5575
Comments and Other Information
Req# 5575
Application Deadline
6/7/2026 11:45 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/29/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$25.14 - $31.32 Per Hour
$25.14 - $31.32 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$25.14 to $31.32 per hour
Length of Work Year
29 hours/week; 10 months/year
Employment Type
Part Time