Interpreter for the Deaf SE Waivered

Crowley ISD; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 23,023 - 28,140; Full time

Job summary

Crowley ISD in Crowley, Texas is seeking an interpreter to provide services for hearing impaired students in various educational contexts. This role includes interpreting in classrooms and assisting during meetings, ensuring effective communication for students. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certification.

The position offers a starting salary of $25,582 based on experience and includes responsibilities such as tutoring and adapting communication methods to meet students' needs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms and meetings.
• Tutor hearing impaired students under teacher's direction.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare reports.
• Assume responsibility for adapting to each student's communication needs.

Skills

Ability to interpret in an educational setting

Knowledge of interpreter role and professional conduct

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work with hearing impaired students

Ability to manage student behavior

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 documentsAbility 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.

Minimum salary

$25,582 waivered. Salary will be based on relevant work experience.