Educational Interpreter; Spreckels Special Ed

Educational Interpreter, (Spreckels) Special Ed, PC#673 at Monterey County Office Of Education

Under the limited supervision of the Principal, the Educational Interpreter provides interpreting and instructional support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The Interpreter communicates using sign language, finger spelling, natural gestures, and speech with students who are deaf and hard of hearing within the general education classroom, special day classroom, and for other school‑related activities including extracurricular activities. Educational Interpreters with an Emergency 30‑Day Substitute Teaching Permit or teaching credential may be assigned to substitute in the absence of the primary teacher.

Educational Interpreters are assigned to various instructional settings.

• Any combination of education equivalent to a high school diploma
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in manually coded English (SEE, Signed English, and/or Pigeon Signed English)
• American Sign Language (ASL) including finger spelling and simultaneous interpreting, as verified by examination
• Knowledge of the guidelines of Professional Conduct for Educational Interpreters
• First Aid and Universal Health Precautions

• Minimum score of 4.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation:
  Interpreter/Receptive (ESSE‑I/R), or the National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (NAD/ACCI) assessment
• Appropriate California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability
• First Aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of employment
• Sign Language Interpreter Certification
• Letter of Introduction
• Proof of high school graduation
• Resume

• Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing population
• Coursework in education, psychology, child development, classroom behavior management and/or Early Childhood Education
• Experience working with children and awareness of developmental levels in areas of instruction
• Knowledge of assistive listening devices including personal hearing aids
• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree
• Emergency 30‑Day Substitute Teaching Permit
• Teaching credential

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC‑approved agency to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the foreign transcript evaluation must be attached to your application before it will be considered.

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