Interpreter for the Deaf

Interpreter for the Deaf at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

Share on X Print Application Deadline: 03/13/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted: 02/18/2026 Contact Laura Takken Number of Openings: 1 Salary: $34.54 - $70.22 Per Hour Addl Salary Info: Grade 4-5, $34.54 - $70.22 per hour. Salary range represents steps 1-25. Salary step placement is determined by directly related experience and education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1. Step placement beyond step 13 requires Cabinet approval. Length of Work Year: School Year Monday-Friday, 6.5 hours a day, 8:00am - 3:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Job Summary Assist in providing educational programs for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and who may also have other physical or mental disabilities. Perform a variety of routine tasks to assist and care for children assigned to school programs.

Requirements Qualifications Required

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of a variety of sign language systems and methods of effective presentation.
3. First Aid and CPR certification provided by SLOCOE must be obtained within 130 days of employment.
4. Certification by the national RID or have achieved a passing score as required by regulation on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NADACCI assessment.
5. Valid California Drivers License.

Desired

1. Experience working with special education students.
2. One year experience paid or unpaid working with deaf or hard of hearing students as an interpreter in an educational setting. Registry of Interpreters for Deaf RID certification or equivalent passing score of 4.0 as required by regulation on the EIPA, the ESSE-I, or the NADACCI assessment.

Letter of Introduction Letters of Recommendation Other Registry of Interpreters for Deaf RID Certification or equivalent Resume Please specify dates worked at each location.

Comments and Other Information This posting serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the next 6 months. Candidates without a qualifying certification may apply. Selected candidates will be tested for interpreting skills.

SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS Public Employees Retirement System. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and paid sick vacation and personal leave.

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