- Proficiency in sign language and the ability to interpret both ways (spoken language into sign language and vice versa) accurately.
- Strong listening and communication skills to effectively translate and convey information.
- Understanding of subject matter to accurately interpret in various classroom settings, especially higher-level classes.
- Knowledge of child development and the ability to assist in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. Interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and patience, crucial for working with children, especially those with hearing impairments.
Requirements
- **NCLB Compliance:** Proof of 48 semester units from an accredited college or university; or 2) Associate’s degree or higher; or 3) CBEST (Plus passage of CODESP Instructional Component); or 4) Passage of a Butte County Office of Education approved comprehensive Local Assessment Test (CODESP); or 5) Passage of another district approved Local Assessment Test.
- **Certification: **Copy of Certificate-Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, or have achieved a score of 4.0 or above on EIPA, the ESSE-I/R or the NAD/ACCI assessment -or- Proof of qualification for a waiver.
- **Laptop or desktop computer, webcam, headset, and reliable internet access**
- **Participate in a virtual skills demonstration + submit a background check as part of the application process**
- **Prior online interpreting experience is a plus!**
Benefits
This is a contract position and does not include benefits.
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sign language interpretationchild developmentreading assistancewriting assistancemathematics assistance
Certificate-Certification by the National Registry of Interpreters of the DeafEIPA score of 4.0 or aboveESSE-I/R assessmentNAD/ACCI assessmentNCLB Compliance