Deaf Education Certified Interpreter

Deaf Education Certified Interpreter,  School Year Job Details

Job : 5780903

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Proof of high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Associate's degree or 60 or more credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Associate's degree related to interpreting or the field of Deafness preferred.
• Certificate in Interpreting issued by either the Board of Evaluation of Interpreters or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Out of state certification will be considered with the stipulation that Texas or RID certification is acquired within one year.
• Experience in working with children.

187 Days

SALARY/PAYGRADE: $35,445* – IP8

Additional stipend based upon level of certification Level I or Basic- $7,375, Level II, CI/CT, SC, IC/TC, NIC- $8,375, Level III or Advanced (BEI or NIC)-$9,375

• Interpret/transliterate according to the specifications of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Be informed, monitor and report to the deaf education case manager or cooperating teacher when concerns arise about the student's accommodations and/or modifications as approved by the Individualized Education Program committee (IEP).
• Demonstrate professionalism in all ethical areas, including student confidentiality.
• Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
• Become and remain well-versed in course material in order to demonstrate competency in the interpreting/or transliterating and in class support process.
• Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, substitutes, visitors or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
• Provide in class support according to the specifications of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). (i.e. small group instruction, individual tutoring, signed/oral administration) or as requested by the teacher in the classroom.
• Assist in providing general supervision to students who are Deaf/hard of hearing (i.e. playground, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, escorting students during transition periods, toileting).
• Demonstrate flexibility when schedules change take place.
• Demonstrate understanding of assignment qualifications.
• Participate in continuing professional growth as required by the certification governing body (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters- BEI). Provide appropriate professional growth and certification documents upon request in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist, and/or Coordinator of the NWHCC or as determined by specific area of assignment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Repetitive hand motion. Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional stooping, bending, and moderate lifting (15-44 pounds). Exposure to extreme heat and humidity.

Laurie Abreo

Deaf Education Coordinator

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Full-Time

$37,035 Per Year