Interpreter Aide

Job Description

• Supports classroom environment by fluent interpretation, signed or oral, to facilitate communication effectively to and by students in the classroom
• Attains specialized vocabulary for student classes prior to class presentation
• Follows students’ IEP as developed by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee
• Continuously improves sign language skills and level of competency
• Assists all students as support facilitators/interpreters in the inclusion model of education
• Identifies and uses instructional accommodations and curricular modifications in effective instructional practice
• Attends professional development regarding support facilitation techniques and communication skills for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Reports pertinent information using standardized reporting tools as identified by the Dallas Regional Program for the Deaf
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Maintains certification as required by certifying agency
• Performs all required documentation in a timely manner
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Performs all duties relating to the State Deaf grant 100%;
  All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate

• Associates Degree from an accredited university and Interpreter Certification
• Experience interpreting in the Deaf community
• Experience interpreting in the educational setting