Interpreter for the Deaf SE Certified

Crowley ISD; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 29,835 - 36,466; Full time

Job summary

Crowley ISD in Crowley, Texas is seeking an Interpreter for hearing impaired students in various educational settings. The role involves interpreting classroom activities, tutoring, and maintaining records while ensuring students' needs are met.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, along with certification through RID or the Texas DARS Office. Experience working with children is also required. The position offers a minimum salary of $33,151 based on relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms and meetings.
• Attend and interpret ARD Committee meetings as needed.
• Tutor hearing impaired students under teacher's direction.
• Help maintain administrative records and reports.
• Manage student behavior in crisis situations.
• Keep teacher informed of students' special needs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development and faculty meetings.

Skills

Ability to interpret in an educational setting

Knowledge of interpreter role and code of conduct

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work with hearing impaired students

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports

Ability to speak effectively to groups

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification through RID or Texas DARS

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification through RID or the Texas DARS Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to interpret in an educational setting
• Knowledge of interpreter role and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf 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

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.
• Attend and interpret Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings as needed.
• Tutor hearing impaired students under the direction of classroom teacher.
• Help maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Help manage student behavior. This includes intervening in crisis situations.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Compensation

Minimum salary: $33,151 Certified. Salary will be based on relevant work experience.