Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 25TP095

West Contra Costa Unified School District Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The educational interpreter's primary responsibility is to function under the direction of the classroom teacher as the classroom interpreter in the public school. The educational interpreter will provide interpreting/transliterating services to facilitate communication for hearing-impaired students, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel, and to do other related work as required. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the site administrator, assists the classroom teacher in carrying out the educational program by helping deaf students with their learning tasks; performs interpreting services individually or in a group setting; assists deaf students in meeting instructional demands and classroom assignments. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: •Subject matter ( English usage, vocabulary, grammar, spelling; Language of signs and finger spelling-receptively and expressively) Ability to: •Translate spoken English into an acceptable form of signed English; Translate sign language into spoken English •Demonstrate professionalism in all areas EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: •Must meet current requirements of No Child Left Behind through one of the following: A). Completed at least 2 years (48 units) of study at an institution of higher education; B). Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or C). Successfully passed District's NCLB TEST •Meet the State of California Educational Interpreter Regulations; must be certified by the national RID, or equivalent; in lieu o RID certification or equivalent, an educational interpreter must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment. If providing Cued Language transliteration, a transliteration shall possess TECUnit certification, or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA - Cued Speech. •Possess at least 6 months experience providing interpreting services to hearing impaired •Possession of a valid I.D. or Driver's License SALARY: Schedule: 5 The salary will gradually increase over a three year period, from range 55 to 63 as follows: Effective January 1, 2007 Range: will be from 55 to 57 Effective January 1, 2008 Range: will be from 57 to 60 Effective January 1, 2009 Range: will be from 60 to 63 Approved by the Human Resources Division Approved by the Board of Education JUNE 20, 2007. Requirements / Qualifications Please submit a complete online EdJoin classified application and submit a current resume. Please refer to job description for job duties and requirements necessary to apply for this position. •Must meet current requirements through one of the following: A). Completed at least 2 years (48 units) of study at an institution of higher education; B). Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or C). Successfully pass District's NCLB TEST •Meet the State of California Educational Interpreter Regulations; must be certified by the national RID, or equivalent; in lieu o RID certification or equivalent, an educational interpreter must have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA, the ESSE-I/R, or the NAD/ACCI assessment. If providing Cued Language transliteration, a transliteration shall possess TECUnit certification, or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on the EIPA - Cued Speech. •Possess at least 6 months experience providing interpreting services to hearing impaired •Possession of a valid I.D. or Driver's License Per contract agreement, current WCCUSD employees will be considered first for vacant positions. Copy of Transcript (College Transcript) Resume Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2wccusd.net and Section 504: Executive Directors' Office by school area. Area 1- DiShawn Givens, dishawn.givenswccusd.net. Area 2 - Jawan Eldridge, jeldridgewccusd.net. Area 3 - Vacant, 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1483. Declaracin de No Discriminacin El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohbe la discriminacin, la intimidacin, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidacin en base a las caractersticas reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, gnero, identificacin con un gnero determinado, expresin de pertenencia a un gnero, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen tnico, adems de sexo, orientacin sexual o asociacin con una persona o grupo de personas con una o ms de estas caractersticas ya sean reales o percibidas. Para preguntas o quejas, comunquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Ttulo IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2wccusd.net, y Seccin 504: Oficina del Directorio Ejecutivo por rea escolar. rea 1: DiShawn Givens, dishawn.givenswccusd.net. rea 2: Jawan Eldridge, jeldridgewccusd.net. rea 3: Vacante, 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1483.