2026-2027 Deaf Education Interpreter

Job Title: Deaf Interpreter Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Coordinator of Deaf Ed. Program Pay Grade: IS5, 10 mos.
Dept./School: Special Education/RDSPD Date Revised: 2/5/19

Primary Purpose:

Provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings.
 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Valid certification as interpreter granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to interpret in an educational setting
Knowledge of interpreter role and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work with hearing impaired students
Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively to groups
 
Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.
2. Attend and interpret Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings.
3. Tutor hearing impaired students under the direction of classroom teacher.
4. Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.

Student Management

1. Help manage student behavior. This includes intervening in crisis situations.
2. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's communication needs.
3. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

General Employee Requirements:
 

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, and audio visual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Repetitive hand motion. Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate stooping, bending, and lifting. Works outside and inside.
 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
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