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

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

Student Management

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

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• 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.

Approved by Date

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