Deaf Education Interpreter Level I, II, or Basic

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING DATE:

10/15/2026

POSTING NUMBER:

055359

LOCATION:

Admin Special Education - 877

POSITION TITLE:

Deaf Education Interpreter Level I, II, or Basic

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To facilitate communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing, fellow peers and school district personnel.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate professionalism in all ethical areas, especially in applying the National Association of the Deaf – Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NAD-RID) Code of Professional Conduct to the educational setting.

• Well-versed in course material in order to demonstrate competency in the interpreting/or transliterating process.

• Interpret/transliterate according to the student’s specifications of the Individual Education Program (IEP).

• Interpret/transliterate as much classroom interaction as to not to adversely impact student learning.

• Maintain attention on the student throughout the class period.

• Communicate with appropriate personnel on the educational team regarding student progress.

• Communicate the role of the interpreter with district personnel.

• Maintain the IEP specified role in the general education settings.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding students with anyone other than the educational team.

• Assist with in class support in either the self-contained deaf education setting or the mainstream setting.

• Participate in continuing professional growth as required by the certification governing body.

• Regular attendance.

• Demonstrate flexibility when role shifts occur.

• Ability to interpret in the following environments: Educational Settings (Preschool and K through 12); Registration, Classroom Extracurricular Activities (Primarily Voice-to-Sign); All Sports- football, soccer, golf, track, baseball, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, swimming; Educational Lectures, Continuing Education, Drivers Education, TV Labs (Primarily Voice-to-Sign); Support Services – Parent/Teacher Conference, Orientation, Tutoring, Life/Work Skills, Principal’s office, In School Suspension, Reassignment School; Nurse’s Office; Field Trips; Electives, etc.

• Participate in faculty meeting, and special events assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children
• Experience interpreting in an educational setting

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate (must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
• Certificate in Interpreting level I, II or Basic issued by either the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services: Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services or a Certificate of Interpretation, Transliteration or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Generalist issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to interpret or transliterate effectively in a variety of sign languages or systems
• Ability to interpret or transliterate the following percentage of accuracy at the following levels: Level I - 70%; Level II – 75% in either interpreting or transliterating; Basic – 60-72% accuracy at a minimum of 120 spoken words per minute; Descriptions of the CI, CT or NIC Generalist can be obtained at http://www.rid.org/expl.html
• Ability to perform sight translation

CONTACT INFORMATION:

EQUIPMENT USED: Typewriter, personal computer, copier, fax, audiovisual equipment and assistive listening devices

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

APPLY TO:

Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Principals have requested no telephone calls, please.

SALARY:

Pay Plan: IS - 6 - Minimum hourly rate - $28.50