Deaf Education Interpreter; SY - Special Education

Deaf Education Interpreter (26-27 SY) - Special Education

Irving ISD Special Education - Irving, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5555852
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 25, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB TITLE: Deaf Education Interpreter

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

FUNDING SOURCE: 435 RDSPD

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf

PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional 075

DUTY DAYS: 187 Days

DATE REVISED: March 10, 2023

A Letter of Assurance will be issued for this position.

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Facilitate clear and effective communication by interpreting and transliterating in sign (using the student’s preferred mode of communication) to and for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in the academic setting.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED, Required
• Valid certification as interpreter granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) (Level 1-5, Basic, Advanced & Master)
• Must meet one of the following:
  • Associates Degree OR 60 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), PSE, CASE, and/or Signing Exact English (SEE)
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, and Deafness
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to clearly interpret or transliterate information for staff and students during classroom lectures, school related programs, assemblies, testing environments, and ARD Committee meetings using sign language systems and/or language such as PSE, ASL, or SEE.
• Ability to accurately voice interpret information for staff and students during the same settings.
• Ability to match the preferred method of communication of student and staff.
• Knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with students and adults who are Deaf/hard of hearing.
• Ability to accurately site translate
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to groups
• Ability to arrive on time to each assignment/class/activity
• Ability to be mobile and have own transportation
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience working directly with adults or children that are Deaf or Hard of hearing.

Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities.

Experience working in an academic setting, Preferred.

• 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 Deaf/Hard of hearing students under the direction of RDSPD classroom teacher.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each Deaf/Hard of hearing student’s communication needs.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

• Help supervise Deaf/Hard of hearing students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Help manage Deaf/Hard of hearing student behavior including intervening in crisis situations when necessary.

• Help maintain RDSPD administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Arrive on time to assigned classes/meetings/activities.
• Only performs duties related to the State Deaf grant 100%;
  All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment, adaptive equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and…