Job Description
Salary: $27.22 - $35.84 Hourly
Location : Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Part Time - 6 hrs/9 mos
Job Number: 2023-E13-ND
Department: Education
Opening Date: 01/24/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
The Position Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums
District: Award-winning schools
Community: World-famous attractions
BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of a Principal, perform translating, tutorial services and interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students; translate for students using appropriate manual and oral communications; perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school supplemented by demonstrated training or college-level coursework in sign language, an associate degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience performing interpreting and translating functions for the hearing impaired including some experience in classroom situations or at public meetings.
SUBSTITUTION:
Forty-eight units of college level coursework, or qualifying score on District "Instructional Proficiency" examination may be substituted for the required associate degree.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid certificate with a score of level 4.0 or higher, issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent certificate issued by one of the following recognized evaluating agencies is required:
1. National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
2. American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI)
3. Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA)
4. Educational Sign System Evaluation (ESSE)
Demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics at or exceeding that required for high school seniors as stated in the California Education Code 45344.5.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and practices of fingerspelling and signed English.
Concerns and problems of deaf and hard of hearing students.
Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics of the hearing impaired.
Basic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Child guidance principles and practices.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Operation of instructional and office equipment.
ABILITY TO:
Translate language into visual signs utilizing oral communication, fingerspelling, sign language and other manual communication techniques.
Read, understand and accurately interpret fingerspelling and signs of deaf and non-verbal persons.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward hearing impaired students.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form, and using an appropriate manual communication language.
Prepare instructional materials for the deaf and hard of hearing as directed by the teacher.
Perform general clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and maintaining routine records.
Provide instructional assistance to students in a variety of basic subjects.
Operate assigned instructional and office equipment.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Dexterity of hands and fingers to sign and finger spell.
Continuous use of elbows, shoulders, neck, back, lips and/or jaw.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist to assist students.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and the sign language of others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Classroom environment.
Examples of Duties Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.
GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assist students by translating a variety of instructional exercises and by presenting various instructional materials designed to enhance the learning process; translate instructional directions to students and enhance communication between student and teacher; interpret class lectures, class discussions, tests, assemblies and special ceremonies. E
Tutor and interpret for individual and small groups of deaf and hard-of-hearing students to reinforce and follow-up instructional concepts utilizing sign language and manual communication techniques; assist students with study activities in carrying out the various aspects of their individual education plan. E
Prepare and assist in preparing, duplicating, and laminating a variety of instructional materials and learning aides. E
Maintain records related to assigned activities and students; report progress of students as assigned. E
Participate in parent conferences and IEP meetings as requested; provide sign to voice and voice to sign interpretations. E
Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs. E
Accompany and interpret for assigned students on field trips. E
Participate in meetings, conferences and in-service training programs related to assigned activities. E
Operate a variety of instructional and office equipment. E
Provide assistance to staff including feeding, toileting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs as directed.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Recruitment Information APPLICATION PROCESS All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.
Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.
SCREENING PROCESS The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.
EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.
EXAM PROTESTS Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months or one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.
SELECTION PROCESS Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.
OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:
A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.
B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.
C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.
BENEFITS Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:
-Leaves: Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.
-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 8% of gross earnings.
Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:
-Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT The Anaheim Union High 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 in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. the following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
504 Coordinator:
Amy Kwon, Contact for Disability Discrimination Concerns
Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801
Email: kwon_a@auhsd.us
Title IX Coordinator (Employees):
Scott Jensen, Director, Human Resources
Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801
Email: jensen_s@auhsd.us
Title II Coordinator:
Melanie Thomasson, Contact for Ensuring Equal Opportunity
Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801
Email: thomasson_m@auhsd.us
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.
FOR FURTHER JOB INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE GO ONLINE TO Anaheim Union High School District offers an extensive benefit package for permanent classified employees working four (4) or more hours a day. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT : All statements made in your responses must be true and complete. Your responses to the following questions may be used as a selection tool to determine whether or not you possess the initial or best combination of qualifications required for this position. Referring to your application or resume will NOT qualify as a response to any question, so make sure to answer each question thoroughly.Any misstatements of material facts may subject you to disqualification from further competition at any time during the application/examination process or, if hired, immediate termination. All information provided is subject to verification of its accuracy.Note: Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered.
- I have read, understand, and agree with this passage.
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Which of the following best represents your education? Please check the highest level of education you have completed. Please Note: Applicants are required to provide valid proof. Attach your diplomas, transcripts, or degrees to your online application.
- I did not graduate from high school.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completed college coursework in a related field.
- Associate's degree in a related field.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
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List the field of degree(s) and/or coursework.
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Do you possess a valid Driver License?
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How many years of professional experience do you possess performing interpreting and translating functions for the hearing impaired?This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.
- No experience
- Less than two (2) years of experience
- Two (2) years or more of experience
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Do you have professional experience interpreting and translating functions for the hearing impaired in classroom situations or at public meetings?This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.
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Do you possess a valid certificate with a score of level 4.0 or higher, issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or an equivalent certificate issued by one of the following recognized evaluating agencies?1. National Association of the Deaf (NAD)2. American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI)3. Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA)4. Educational Sign System Evaluation (ESSE)
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WRITTEN NARRATIVE This application may ultimately be used as a resource for screening/testing purposes to identify the most qualified candidates and later for the hiring manager when reviewing final candidates.With this in mind, please generally describe how your training and experience has prepared you to be a successful Sign Language Interpreter in a school district working environment.
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