Interpreter for the Deaf - SUBSTITUTE (7/2026)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must subscribe to an Oath of Allegiance, submit to a general tuberculosis examination, be fingerprinted, complete a pre-placement physical examination, and show proof of their identity and right to work in the United States as conditions of employment. The District has adopted a drug free work place policy. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from drug testing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following:
  • completion of at least two years of study (minimum 48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education;
  • possession of an associate degree or higher;
  • passing a rigorous assessment that demonstrates the knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics at a level meeting State and Federal requirements.
• Applicants may be exempt from taking the NCLB examination if they provide college transcripts verifying 48 units or more in core subject area courses with a grade of "C" or better. Transcripts must be submitted with application. If an applicant does not possess enough units to be exempt, he/she must attach to their application a letter requesting an examination date.

CERTIFICATES AND TRANSCRIPTS

• Certificate Copy (Registry of Interpreters for Deaf (RID) or have passed one of the following assessments: Educational Sign Skills Evaluation (ESSE-1/R) or Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA) or NAD/ACCI. Effective 7/1/09 - Minimum score of 4.0 for assessments.)
• Copy of Transcript (College transcripts verifying 48 units or more in core subject area courses with a grade of "C" or better. OR Other (Letter requesting to take NCLB examination if no trancripts. Choose "other" as the document type for the letter.))

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM

In order to be considered qualified for a vacancy in this classification, an applicant must possess the relevant training, education and experience required. The following applies to candidates of permanent positions. The District has adopted a drug free work place policy. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from drug testing.

EMPLOYEE SERVICE CREDIT

Employee service credit shall be added to the final composite scores in an open examination for regular employees of and those on re-employment lists for Escondido Union School District. Such employees shall receive a credit of one half point (.5) for each complete year of service in regular classified status as of the date of the establishment of the eligibility list to a maximum of five (5) points.

HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN

Employees working 5 hours or more receive family medical coverage, employee life and vision; and employee or family dental coverage.

HOLIDAYS

Regular classified employees are entitled to pay for authorized holidays, provided they were in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday. Authorized holidays number 16 for twelve-month employees.

LONGEVITY PAY

A 3.5% increase added to base salary after 10 years, plus 3.5% after completion of 15 years, plus 4.7% after completion of 20 years, plus 4% every five years thereafter.

MERIT SYSTEM

Appointment and continuing employment of classified employees is based on the merit principle. Statements of these principles and policies are expressed in the merit system Rules and Regulations

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Regular non-Management classified employees must serve a six-month probationary period in a permanent position.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

After one year of service, regular classified employees may earn additional salary increments for improving skills through continuing education.

RETIREMENT

All new employees who work four hours or more must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the Federal Social Security program; contributions are made towards this by both the District and employees. Effective July 1, 1991, employees working less than half time will have full retirement coverage under Social Security.

SICK LEAVE

Regular full time twelve-month employees shall earn 12 days paid sick leave for each year of service. Unused full pay sick leave may be accumulated without limit. Sick leave will be prorated for employees working less than twelve months.

VACATION

Regular full time twelve-month employees shall earn 12 days paid vacation leave for each year of service. After 5 years of service, the number of days earned increases. Vacation will be prorated for employees working less than twelve months.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans and disabled veterans preference points, as defined in Education Code Section 45196, shall be added to passing scores in an open examination on entry level classifications, in the amount prescribed.