About this role
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled START DATE: 7/16/2026 - Orientation 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM PROGRAM DATES: July 20- August 6, 2026 HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM WAGES: $30.96-$37.67/hour - *2026-2027 wage schedule TBD
EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You'll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It's the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.
POSITION SUMMARY The Interpreter's role is to facilitate communication and assist teachers in classroom routine (see Oregon Guidelines, Educational Interpreting for Students Who Are Deaf, spring 1991). JOB SCOPE This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and are encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)
• Score of 3.5 or above on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) performance test, or hold RID NIC, CI or CT Certification;
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree from an Interpreter Education Program or a related educational field; or achieve a passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Written test.
• Reliable transportation
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005-0005).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 1-2 years experience working as an ASL in a k-12 school district.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire to complete our online application and a current resume.
*Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check. (The $82.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.) IN DISTRICT Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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