Deaf Interpreter Bilingual Paraprofessional (185 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Deaf Interpreter Bilingual Paraprofessional for an 185-day assignment. The role involves interpreting in classroom settings to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and assisting with instructional execution under teacher supervision.

Qualifications include an Associates Degree and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate or equivalent interpreter certification. The position emphasizes confidentiality and collaboration within an inclusion model.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher with relevant certification.
• Sign language interpretation skills for classroom use.
• Ability to work under teacher direction in inclusive settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret classroom communications, signed or oral, for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Assist students under teacher supervision.
• Maintain records as directed by the teacher.
• Follow behavior management plans and document progress.

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Communication with Deaf students

Collaborative support

Education

Associates Degree

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Sign Language Interpreter Certification

RID/CSC/CI/CT certification

Job description

Job Description - Deaf Interpreter Bilingual Paraprofessional (185 Days) (RTP20260818-016)

Job Description

Deaf Interpreter Bilingual Paraprofessional (185 Days) - ( RTP20260818-016 )

Description

• Supports classroom environment by interpretation, signed or oral, to facilitate communication effectively to and by students in the classroom
• Assist students under the teacher’s supervision
• Assist with keeping a record of the student under the direction of the teacher
• Follows developed behavior management programs that are in place for specific students
• Continuously improves sign language skills and level of competency
• Assists all students as support facilitators/interpreters in the inclusion model of education
• Identifies and uses instructional accommodations and curricular modifications in effective instructional practice
• Attends professional development regarding support facilitation techniques and communication skills for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Reports pertinent information using standardized reporting tools as identified by the Dallas Regional Program for the Deaf
• Performs all duties relating to the State Deaf grant 100%; All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate or Sign Language Interpreter Certification/Deaf Education Certification on the levels indicated by one of the following organizations: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or Department of Assistive Rehabilitation Services (DARS)/Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
• BEI – Basic
• RID – CSC,CI, CT, or CI/CT
• 2 years’ experience working and facilitating communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students using sign language
• Appropriate sign language skills for instructional purposes as determined by an evaluation conducted by DISD staff
• Ability to communicate with hearing impaired individual