Part Time Deaf Ed Interpreter (2026-2027 academic year)

SPED - Deaf Education; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita Falls Independent School District SPED - Deaf Education in Wichita Falls, TX seeks a part-time Deaf Ed Interpreter for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role provides interpreting support for meetings and school events, with RID/BEI certification and strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities include interpreting for ARD meetings, maintaining confidentiality, and interpreting across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid RID/BEI certification or BEI/DARS certification is required.
• Ability to interpret in varied settings and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for school programs, meetings, and events.
• Attend ARD meetings as needed and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide interpreting/translitera tion according to the adult's modality

Skills

Sign language

Interpreting

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

RID/BEI certification or BEI/DARS DHHS eligibility

Job description

Deaf Ed Interpreter (2026-2027 academic year)

Wichita Falls Independent School District SPED - Deaf Education - Wichita Falls, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5531713

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Sign Language Interpreter

Reports to: Coordinator of the RDSPD

Dept./School: Special Education or State & Federal Programs

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt/Timesheet

Date Revised: September 4, 2019

Primary Purpose:

Provide interpreting services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing parents or WFISD staff for meetings or school events.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid certification as a certified member of or certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be 18 years of age

Ability to interpret in a variety of settings

Knowledge of interpreter role and the Interpreter Code of Ethics

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work with Deaf or Hard of Hearing adults

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to speak effectively to groups

Ability to interpret/transliterate according to a adult’s chosen modality

Experience:

Some experience as a community interpreter/provider

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Interpret for school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.
• Attend and interpret Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Repetitive hand motion. Maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Oportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Executive Director of Human Resources , 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1012

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $25 to $25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gina Figueroa , Deaf Ed Coordinator
• SPED - Deaf Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]