Interpreter Aide (185 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks an Interpreter to support communication effectively in classrooms for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Responsibilities include fluent interpretation, compliance with IEPs, and maintaining confidentiality and certification. The ideal candidate has an Associates Degree and Interpreter Certification, with experience in educational settings and the Deaf community. This is a unique opportunity to enhance educational support in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required and Interpreter Certification.
• Experience interpreting in the Deaf community.
• Experience interpreting in the educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication effectively in the classroom.
• Report information using standardized tools.
• Maintain confidentiality and certification.

Skills

Fluent interpretation (signed or oral)

Specialized vocabulary for student classes

Sign language skills improvement

Instructional accommodations

Communication skills for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students

Education

Associates Degree from an accredited university

Interpreter Certification

Job description

Job Description

• Supports classroom environment by fluent interpretation, signed or oral, to facilitate communication effectively to and by students in the classroom
• Attains specialized vocabulary for student classes prior to class presentation
• Follows students’ IEP as developed by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee
• 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
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Maintains certification as required by certifying agency
• Performs all required documentation in a timely manner
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
• 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

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited university and Interpreter Certification
• Experience interpreting in the Deaf community
• Experience interpreting in the educational setting