Interpreter Aide- Long Middle School (185 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a qualified sign language interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in instructional settings. The role involves interpreting in classrooms, preparing for classes with specialized vocabulary, and ensuring effective communication between students, teachers, and staff.

Candidates should hold an associate degree with interpreter certification and have experience in the Deaf community and educational environments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and interpreter certification required.
• Experience interpreting in the Deaf community.
• Experience interpreting in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Supports classroom environment by fluent interpretation 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.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains certification as required by certifying agency.

Skills

Deaf/Hard of Hearing interpretation

Educational interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree from an accredited university and Interpreter Certification

Job description

Job Description

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