Deaf Education Interpreter – School-Based Support

Crowley ISD; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowley ISD is seeking an interpreter to provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings, including classrooms and ARD meetings. This role requires adapting to each student's communication needs and maintaining confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, RID or DHHS certification, and the ability to interpret in educational settings. The salary will be based on relevant experience and district scales.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to interpret in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of interpreter role and the RID 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school programs and meetings.
• Attend ARD Committee meetings as needed.
• Tutor hearing impaired students under the direction of classroom teacher.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Help manage student behavior, including crisis intervention.
• Learn and adapt to each student's communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings.

Skills

Interpreting in education

Communication

Confidentiality

Reading documents

Writing reports

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

RID/DHHS certification

Job description

Crowley ISD is seeking an interpreter to provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings, including classrooms and ARD meetings. This role requires adapting to each student's communication needs and maintaining confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, RID or DHHS certification, and the ability to interpret in educational settings. The salary will be based on relevant experience and district scales.