Sign Language Interpreter

The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Educational Interpreter, American Sign Language (Waiver or Certified).

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.

Requirements

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.

Compensation

Certified: $44.31 - $51.06 per hour (hiring range; current top step $57.56 per hour)

Waiver: $40.56 - $46.75 per hour (hiring range; current top step $52.70 per hour)