An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
Substitute Educational Sign Language Interpreter Trainee - Special Education (2026-2027) at Imperial County Office Of Education Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/30/2026 Contact Denise Ortiz Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info Classified Salary Schedule:
Range 61/Step A; $27.45 an hour (Paid on a timesheet) Length of Work Year 2026-2027
School Year Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Location:
Various Immediate Supervisor:
Araceli Garcia Work Schedule:
Various About the Employer Build a Career with Us! We are committed to improving the quality of life in Imperial County by promoting strong families and students who are prepared for life, college, and career. We are dedicated to the core human values of respect, responsibility and integrity. Our priority is service to our students, schools, districts, families, and the community- at-large. We strive to provide a safe, courteous, and professional environment that fosters teamwork and professional development for our employees. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for the highest level of performance, efficiency, resource management, and professionalism. Empowering our community to be an ideal place to live, learn, and work! View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Only completed applications will be considered. All fields in the work experience sections must be completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu, and your application will be disqualified. Mark fields that are "not applicable" as "N/A". State-approved EIPA Pre-hire Screening completed with a "Hire" or "Hire with Caution" recommendation in the initial year of employment. Hold an approved California Department of Education (CDE) state-issued waiver for subsequent years of employment. The Education Interpreter with an approved CA CDE Waiver involves a higher skill level to permit spontaneous interpretation of technical and complex subject matter. In addition, this job class requires an advanced level of voice interpreting skills. Two (2) years of paid or voluntary experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who use manual communication. Successful completion of appropriate college or equivalent coursework and/or experience, or native signer with documented experience and references. Associate degree in interpreting for the deaf and hard-of-hearing preferred. High school diploma Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters of Recommendation issued and dated within the last year.) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Only completed applications will be considered. All fields in the work experience sections must be completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu, and your application will be disqualified. Mark fields that are "not applicable" as "N/A". State-approved EIPA Pre-hire Screening completed with a "Hire" or "Hire with Caution" recommendation in the initial year of employment. Hold an approved California Department of Education (CDE) state-issued waiver for subsequent years of employment. The Education Interpreter with an approved CA CDE Waiver involves a higher skill level to permit spontaneous interpretation of technical and complex subject matter. In addition, this job class requires an advanced level of voice interpreting skills. Two (2) years of paid or voluntary experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who use manual communication. Successful completion of appropriate college or equivalent coursework and/or experience, or native signer with documented experience and references. Associate degree in interpreting for the deaf and hard-of-hearing preferred. High school diploma Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters of Recommendation issued and dated within the last year.) Resume Comments and Other Information The Imperial County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, marital or parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex (sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For student complaints or concerns, contact Claudia Montaño, Senior Director, Student Services - Student and Academic Services, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6429, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. Title 5 Compliance Officer for Students. For employee complaints, reasonable accommodations, or concerns, contact Martha Garcia, Senior Director-Human Resources, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6523, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. Title 5 Compliance Officer for Employees. Comments and Other Information The Imperial County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, marital or parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex (sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For student complaints or concerns, contact Claudia Montaño, Senior Director, Student Services - Student and Academic Services, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6429, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. Title 5 Compliance Officer for Students. For employee complaints, reasonable accommodations, or concerns, contact Martha Garcia, Senior Director-Human Resources, ICOE - 1398 Sperber Road, El Centro, CA 92243, (760) 312-6523, Title IX Compliance Officer/Cal. Code of Regs. 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