Deaf Education Interpreter - Administration (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 37,921 - 46,348; Full time

Job summary

Prosper ISD Administration in Prosper, Texas seeks a Deaf Education Interpreter to provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students across educational settings. This full‑time position is for the 2026‑2027 year with a starting date of immediately.

The salary is posted at $42,135 for 171 days, with citizenship/residency or work‑visa required. Qualifications include an associate degree or 60 credit hours, BEI/RID certification, and prior experience with children in educational contexts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university or eligible for BEI exemption.
• Valid certification as interpreter granted by RID or BEI.
• Must be 18 years of age; ability to interpret in an educational setting.
• Experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school programs and meetings.
• Attend and interpret meetings as needed.
• Assist in tutoring hearing-impaired students under teacher direction.
• Adapt to each student’s communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Supervise students during the school day including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development to improve performance.
• Attend faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Interpreting in education

Effective communication

Working with hearing-impaired students

Education

Associate degree or 60 credit hours

RID or BEI certification

Job description

Deaf Education Interpreter - Administration (2026-2027)

Prosper ISD Administration, Prosper, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5833136

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Salary: $42,135/Days: 171

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

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university or eligible for Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) exemption. Valid certification as interpreter granted by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or BEI.

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 Professional Conduct; 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

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.
• Attend and interpret meetings as needed.
• Assist in tutoring hearing‑impaired student under the direction of classroom teacher.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Help supervise student throughout school day, inside and outside classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

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

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; moderate walking.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (15 pounds or less).

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.

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

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.