Certified Sign Language Interpreter, 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Associate's degree or 60 or more credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Associate's degree related to interpreting or in the field of Deafness preferred.
• Certificate in Interpreting issued by either the Board of Evaluation of Interpreters or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
• Out of state certification will be considered with the stipulation that Texas or RID certification is acquired within one year.
• Experience in working with children.

Terms Of Employment

• 187 Days
• Salary/Paygrade: $38,154* – IP8 Salary Range as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year
• Additional stipend available based upon level of certification:
• Level I or Basic- $7,375
• Level II, CI/CT, SC, IC/TC, NIC- $8,375
• Level III or Advanced (BEI or NIC)-$9,375

Essential Functions

• Interpret/transliterates according to the specifications of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Be informed, monitor and report to the deaf education case manager or cooperating teacher when concerns arise about the student's accommodations and/or modifications as approved by the Individualized Education Program committee (IEP).
• Demonstrate professionalism in all ethical areas, including student confidentiality.
• Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
• Become and remain well-versed in course material in order to demonstrate competency in the interpreting/or transliterating and in class support process.
• Provide in class support according to the specifications of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). (i.e. small group instruction, individual tutoring, signed/oral administration) or as requested by the teacher in the classroom.
• Assist in providing general supervision to students who are Deaf/hard of hearing (i.e. playground, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, escorting students during transition periods, toileting).
• Demonstrate flexibility when role shifts take place.
• Demonstrate understanding of assignment qualifications.
• Participate in continuing professional growth as required by the certification governing body (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters- BEI).
• Provide appropriate professional growth and certification documents upon request in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist, and/or Coordinator of the NWHCC or as determined by specific area of assignment.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Repetitive hand motion.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and moderate lifting (15-44 pounds).
• Exposure to extreme heat and humidity.