Educational Interpreter, American Sign Language, Waiver or Certified at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN
- Part Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Education and Training
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Job Description
About the Employer
The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Our Ideal candidate We seek experienced self-starting candidates who are professional, flexible, have excellent oral communication skills, and enjoy working and collaborating in a variety of elementary and high school settings with a variety of students, parents and staff. We seek individuals who have experience with technology and can learn and interpret academic vocabulary throughout the grade span. We count on our interpreters to provide the necessary access of our students who are deaf or heard of hearing to educational experiences throughout a school day. General Description Facilitates communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and teachers, staff members, and peers within an educational environment, using a variety of manual and verbal communication systems in a highly proficient manner reflecting the affect of the speaker and/or signer. The Interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing facilitates communication through the use of sign-to English and English-to-sign skills. This position requires course work, Level 4 certification, and competency using manual sign systems.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Possession of an associate’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education or related field is preferred. Experience: At least one year of experience providing instructional support in an educational setting is preferred. To qualify for the certified Interpreter, applicant must possess one of the following certifications: - Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA), level 4 or above - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) - American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACC1), level 4 or above - NAD certification, level 4 or above - Educational Signs Skills Evaluation Interpreter (ESSE-1), level 4 or above Interpreters who have not yet obtained the required certification must be eligible for a certification waiver from the California Department of Education and must fulfill one of the following requirements in order to be placed on the eligibility list: provide proof of having taken one of the certification exams listed above, along with the score achieved complete the Boys Town National Research Hospital Prescreening Assessment, administered by SBCEO or by an organization recognized by SBCEO. May require a valid California driver’s license and insurance coverage required by law.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Possession of an associate’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education or related field is preferred. Experience: At least one year of experience providing instructional support in an educational setting is preferred. To qualify for the certified Interpreter, applicant must possess one of the following certifications: - Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA), level 4 or above - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) - American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACC1), level 4 or above - NAD certification, level 4 or above - Educational Signs Skills Evaluation Interpreter (ESSE-1), level 4 or above Interpreters who have not yet obtained the required certification must be eligible for a certification waiver from the California Department of Education and must fulfill one of the following requirements in order to be placed on the eligibility list: provide proof of having taken one of the certification exams listed above, along with the score achieved complete the Boys Town National Research Hospital Prescreening Assessment, administered by SBCEO or by an organization recognized by SBCEO. May require a valid California driver’s license and insurance coverage required by law.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation: Certified: $42.60 - $49.10 per hour (hiring range; current top step $55.34 per hour) Waiver: $39.00 - $44.95 per hour (hiring range; current top step $50.67 per hour)
Comments and Other Information
Compensation: Certified: $42.60 - $49.10 per hour (hiring range; current top step $55.34 per hour) Waiver: $39.00 - $44.95 per hour (hiring range; current top step $50.67 per hour)
Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-01 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Santa Barbara County Education Office
Show moreThe Santa Barbara County Education Office provides service and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers 200 distinct programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County. Our local partnerships, non-profits, and programs reflect a collective community belief in the value of public education.
SBCEO is one of 58 county offices in California. County offices support local school districts by providing services that can be delivered more efficiently and economically at the county level. These include implementing new standards, staff development and training programs; fiscal support for districts including payroll; designing business and personnel systems; and performing many other services to meet the changing needs of local school districts. County offices of education also provide a wide range of instructional programs, including special education, early childhood education, career and technical education, programs for youth at risk, and instruction in juvenile detention facilities.
The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is an intermediate agency between the California State Department of Education and the 20 school districts that are located within the county's boundaries. Our mission is to provide service and leadership for students, educators, school districts, and finance.
SBCEO student services include Special Education Programs, Child Development and Early Education Programs, Children's Creative Project, Transitional Youth Services, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Migrant Education, Nurses and Psychologists, and Regional Occupational Program and Career Technical Education.
Teacher and administrator services include Credential Services, Educational Technology Services, Peer Assistance and Review Program, Professional Development and technical assistance, Teacher Induction Program, teacher support and recognition programs, classified employee recognition programs, and technology training.
SBCEO special programs include Author-Go-Round, Battle of the Books, Breakfast with the Authors, CATCH, Children and Family Resource Services, Computers for Families, County Spelling Bee, I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, Industry-Education Councils, Mock Trial, Partners In Education volunteer coordination program, Public Health/School Nurse Partnership, Retirement counseling for STRS members, Showcase of Innovative Learning, Tobacco Use Prevention Education, THRIVE Guadalupe, and Welcome Every Baby.
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