Deaf Education Interpreter Level I, II, or Basic

Conroe Independent School District; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Conroe Independent School District is seeking a Deaf Education Interpreter at Level I, II, or Basic to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students within educational settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting/transliterating in classrooms aligned with IEPs, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with the education team to support student learning across standard courses and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Certificate in Interpreting Level I, II or Basic or NIC Generalist accepted.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professional conduct per NAD-RID Code of Conduct in educational settings.
• Interpret/transliterate to meet IEP requirements and classroom needs.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and educational team.
• Communicate student progress and interpreter role to district personnel.
• Support in-class interactions in deaf/hard-of-hearing settings and mainstream classrooms.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and role adaptability.
• Interpret across various environments including classrooms, meetings, and events.

Skills

Interpreting

Sign language

Education support

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

RID/NIC eligible certificate

Job description

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Job Posting – Deaf Education Interpreter Level I, II, or Basic

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Deaf Education Interpreter Level I, II, or Basic

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING DATE: 10/15/2026

POSTING NUMBER: 055359

LOCATION: Admin Special Education - 877

POSITION TITLE: Deaf Education Interpreter Level I, II, or Basic

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To facilitate communication between students who are deaf or hard of hearing, fellow peers and school district personnel.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate professionalism in all ethical areas, especially in applying the National Association of the Deaf – Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NAD-RID) Code of Professional Conduct to the educational setting.
• Well-versed in course material in order to demonstrate competency in the interpreting/or transliterating process.
• Interpret/transliterate according to the student’s specifications of the Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Interpret/transliterate as much classroom interaction as to not to adversely impact student learning.
• Maintain attention on the student throughout the class period.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel on the educational team regarding student progress.
• Communicate the role of the interpreter with district personnel.
• Maintain the IEP specified role in the general education settings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students with anyone other than the educational team.
• Assist with in class support in either the self-contained deaf education setting or the mainstream setting.
• Participate in continuing professional growth as required by the certification governing body.
• Demonstrate flexibility when role shifts occur.
• Ability to interpret in the following environments: Educational Settings (Preschool and K through 12); Registration, Classroom Extracurricular Activities (Primarily Voice-to-Sign); All Sports- football, soccer, golf, track, baseball, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, swimming; Educational Lectures, Continuing Education, Drivers Education, TV Labs (Primarily Voice-to-Sign); Support Services – Parent/Teacher Conference, Orientation, Tutoring, Life/Work Skills, Principal’s office, In School Suspension, Reassignment School; Nurse’s Office; Field Trips; Electives, etc.
• Participate in faculty meeting, and special events assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children
• Experience interpreting in an educational setting

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate (must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
• Certificate in Interpreting level I, II or Basic issued by either the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services: Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services or a Certificate of Interpretation, Transliteration or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Generalist issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to interpret or transliterate effectively in a variety of sign languages or systems
• Ability to interpret or transliterate the following percentage of accuracy at the following levels: Level I - 70%; Level II – 75% in either interpreting or transliterating; Basic – 60-72% accuracy at a minimum of 120 spoken words per minute; Descriptions of the CI, CT or NIC Generalist can be obtained at http://www.rid.org/expl.html
• Ability to perform sight translation

CONTACT INFORMATION:

EQUIPMENT USED: Typewriter, personal computer, copier, fax, audiovisual equipment and assistive listening devices

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

SALARY:

Pay Plan: IS - 6 - Minimum hourly rate - $28.50