Para-Interpreter for the Deaf

Crowley ISD; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowley ISD is seeking an interpreter to provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings, including classrooms and ARD meetings. This role requires adapting to each student's communication needs and maintaining confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, RID or DHHS certification, and the ability to interpret in educational settings. The salary will be based on relevant experience and district scales.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to interpret in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of interpreter role and the RID 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school programs and meetings.
• Attend ARD Committee meetings as needed.
• Tutor hearing impaired students under the direction of classroom teacher.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Help manage student behavior, including crisis intervention.
• Learn and adapt to each student's communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings.

Skills

Interpreting in education

Communication

Confidentiality

Reading documents

Writing reports

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

RID/DHHS certification

Job description

• Date Posted: 5/16/2024
• Location: Crowley High School
• Date Available: August 2026

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.

Minimum salary:
$25,582 waivered
$33,151 certified basic
$37,460 certified advance
Salary will be based on relevant work experience

Postings current as of 9/7/2026 2:00:22 PM CST.

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