Deaf Interpreter Bilingual Paraprofessional (185 Days)

About the role

Supports classroom environment by interpretation, signed or oral, to facilitate communication effectively to and by students in the classroom. Assists students under the teacher’s supervision. Assists with keeping a record of the student under the direction of the teacher. Follows developed behavior management programs that are in place for specific students. Continuously improves sign language skills and level of competency. Assists all students as support facilitators/interpreters in the inclusion model of education. Identifies and uses instructional accommodations and curricular modifications in effective instructional practice.

Responsibilities

• Attends professional development regarding support facilitation techniques and communication skills for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Reports pertinent information using standardized reporting tools as identified by the Dallas Regional Program for the Deaf.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree and Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate or Sign Language Interpreter Certification/Deaf Education Certification on the levels indicated by one of the following organizations: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or Department of Assistive Rehabilitation Services (DARS)/Board for Evaluation of Interpreters BEI – Basic RID – CSC,CI, CT, or CI/CT
• 2 years’ experience working and facilitating communication with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students using sign language.
• Appropriate sign language skills for instructional purposes as determined by an evaluation conducted by DISD staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with hearing impaired individuals.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of instructional accommodations and curricular modifications.

Benefits

• Full-time schedule.
• Salary range from $48,324.00 to $60,396.00.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $48,324.00

Median Salary: $60,396.00

Schedule

Full-time