At-will basis, pending student enrollment in August 2026

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Interpret in educational settings and other related situations

Assist the teacher with the instruction of students who are D/HH by utilizing signed language, speech, and amplification 
Accept the teacher as the authority in the classroom

Demonstrate skills in communicating with students who are D/HH on many different levels of understanding
Assist the teacher in developing language, thinking and independent skills in students who are D/HH
When necessary, under the direction and supervision of the teacher, review material, with the student who is D/HH, recently presented in class, introduce new vocabulary, and establish signs for vocabulary in upcoming lessons
Conduct group and individual activities with students under the direction and supervision of the teacher
Assist mainstreamed students in developing study skills, completing projects or assignments, or reviewing for classes as necessary (this may include tutoring as directed by the teacher)
Provide communication between mainstreamed teacher and teacher of the deaf
Check hearing aids and hearing assistive technology and record/report problems
Assist students who are D/HH with speech practices and auditory training
Be familiar with all materials used in the classroom as well as those available in the RDSPD library
Be positive and pleasant when working with students
Exercise firm but kind control of students’ behavior, abiding by the teacher’s policy
Assist students in developing appropriate behavior in all school settings (including playground, halls, bathroom, lunchroom, library, and other areas)
Assist students in developing independence and self-reliance within the school setting
Facilitate communication for student who are D/HH during assemblies, concerts, ceremonies, field trips and as needed in other school activities and school environments.
Operate audio-visual and classroom equipment
Maintain professional work standards of punctuality, dress, and confidentiality
Complete and submit service delivery logs as reflected in IEP
Refer questions about the students in the program to the teacher and maintain all aspects of student confidentiality
Be flexible and willing to adjust schedules to meet immediate needs of auditorily-impaired students on a daily basis
Participate in regularly scheduled staff development with RDSPD in signed language and other areas germane to the education of auditorily-impaired students
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the RDSPD or school principal

Education/Certification:

Associate degree or at least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university or eligible for Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) exemption/ or 
BEI Interpreter Certification through Texas Commission for the Deaf (required)/ or Associate in Interpreter Training Program
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Special Knowledge Skills/Experience:
Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and ability to communicate with students
who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
Command of sign language systems and vocabulary used by students and the
educational program
Some experience in working with children
Temperament to work with students who are D/HH and other disabilities
Ability to work in tandem with the classroom teacher in providing communication
assistance for student who are D/HH
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teacher(s) and students

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.