SPED Certified Interpreter

Young World Physical Education; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 26,765 - 38,119; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a SPED Certified Interpreter for a full-time position in Brownsville, Texas. The role involves interpreting classroom instruction and discussions for auditory impaired students, adhering to strict ethical guidelines, and supporting students in their learning. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a Level II Sign Language Interpreter certification. The position offers a salary of $23.55 per hour with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Experience in working with auditory impaired students is required.
• Certification as a Level II Sign Language Interpreter is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Interprets instruction and discussions for students using sign language.
• Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Participates in professional growth activities as required.

Skills

Experience with auditory impaired students

Sign Language interpretation

Adherence to confidentiality and ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification as Level II Sign Language Interpreter

Job description

Overview

SPED Certified Interpreter - Brownsville Independent School District SPECIAL SERVICES - Brownsville, Texas

Job Details

• Job ID: 5310681
• Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 29, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PLEASE UPLOAD HS DIPLOMA/GED AND RESUME

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required in English;
• Experience in working with auditory impaired students and parents, experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day care centers, or similar experiences that would be acceptable to the district;
• Certification as a Level II Sign Language Interpreter is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to a strict code of confidentiality and ethics as set forth by the State Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI).
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administration regulations and state board policy.
• Interprets instruction and classroom/school discussions for students using sign language.
• Assists in the delivery of instruction by using a variety of techniques such as lecture, discussion and supervised role-playing.
• Attends support and mainstream classes with the students as an interpreter, as needed.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with instructional assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists with the planning and preparation for instruction by acquiring appropriate materials and equipment.
• Assists in the supervision of the students, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keeps the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Maintains up to date reports required by the Texas Education Agency and the Central Office and assists in the typing thereof.
• Interprets at in-service training programs for faculty/staff and at meetings and special events, as needed for the District.
• Maintains a regular filing system as directed by the principal; keeps filing system neat, orderly and up-to-date for quick retrieval of information.
• Prepares materials for distribution to staff members as instructed by the principal; prepares materials to be distributed with ample time. Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Maintains professional growth by attending inservices and meetings, as requested/required in addition to the professional growth plan for certification.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Principal.

Position Type and Salary

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.55 Per Hour

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