Paraprofes XIV SPED-Educational Interpreter

The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) seeks an individual who can provide interpretation and translation services for deaf and hard of hearing students. This position requires a combination of formal education and practical experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification(s)
• National Association of the Deaf certification(s)

Education and Experience

• Completion of at least 48 semester units of study at an accredited institution of higher education
• Possession of an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstration of a rigorous standard of quality through a state or local assessment including knowledge of and the ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics
• A score of 4.0 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter and Receptive, or the National Association of the Deaf/American Consortium assessment as well as an internship in a special education class or experience interpreting/translating for deaf and hard of hearing children

Please attach your resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and any other documents related to this position.

Comments and Other Information

The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The AUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the AUSD efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in AUSD employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Educational Services department. Any questions regarding Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 or Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1974, please contact: Kirsten Zazo Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services 2060 Challenger Drive Alameda, CA 94501 510.337.7095 Telephone 510.337.7018 Fax