Communication Facilitator for the Deaf Pool - 2026-27 School Year

Reports to: Campus Administrator and Coordinator Denton Regional Day School Program for the Deaf

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Compensation Plan: Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 03

Minimum Hourly Rate: $17.40

Minimum Annual Salary: $26,030          

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Facilitate communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of educational settings using sign language.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam

or

• Associates Degree or 48 Semester Hours of college credit

Certification

• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain 

Experience

• Some experience working with children and/or the Deaf

Special Knowledge and Skills     

• Ability to communicate effectively in sign language, including Signed English (SEE)
• Ability to interpret and convey major concepts to the student in sign language in an educational setting and voice for the student who is deaf/hard of hearing
• Knowledge of educational interpreter role and the Interpreter Code of Ethics
• Ability to work with students who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to groups

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conference, staff development, and other situations.
• Be prepared for the classroom subject matter by researching or studying, communicating with the teacher, etc. in advance of the assignment.
• Provide assistance to students who are deaf/hard of hearing under the direction of a classroom teacher during independent practice activities and/or assignments.
• Help maintain administrative records and prepare required reports, as needed and requested.
• Assist teaching staff with student behavior by implementing classroom management plans and individual behavior management plans.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Know your schedule and arrive on time to all assignments.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; hearing aids, assisted listening devices

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; moderate walking

Lifting: Frequent light lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.