JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Interpreter for the Deaf

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade: A2

Dept./School: Assigned Campus/Level

Date Revised: 08/2017

Primary Purpose:

Provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid certification as interpreter granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work with deaf or hard of hearing students

Ability to interpret in an educational setting

Knowledge of interpreter role and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct

Knowledge of Signing Exact English skills preferred

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to speak effectively to groups

Minimum Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.

2. Attend and interpret Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings as needed.

3. Tutor deaf or hard of hearing students under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Student Management

1. Help manage student behavior if in a crisis situation.

2. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s communication needs.

3. Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

Professional Effectiveness

1. Maintain confidentiality.

2. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

3. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

4. Follow district policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignment.

Equipment Used:

    Copier, personal computer, and audio visual equipment

    Troubleshoot student’s auditory equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting

Repetitive hand motion

Works outside and inside

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