Certified Interpreter for the Deaf (2025-2026 School Year)

Function: Academic Support

Family: Special Education Programs & Service

Reports to: Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Administrator

Pay Grade: N14

Terms of
Employment:

• 183 days per year.

• At-Will employment agreement.

• Salary is on the Non-exempt SAISD

Compensation Plan.

• Entry hourly rate: $24.24 with consideration for

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Funding
Source:

This position is locally funded.

Position Summary

Facilitate communication between students who are deaf/hard of hearing and their hearing classmates, classroom
teachers and other personnel in the school setting.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Use sign language communication to present and clarify information for students in all activities where
communication support is needed.

2. Assist the D/HH student to function successfully in mainstream classrooms.
3. Communicate oral language to each deaf student by using sign language and explain what the student

may not understand.
4. Stay updated with academic vocabulary needed for each day of instruction in Signed Exact English and

ASL.
5. Attend and interpret at ARD committee meetings as needed.
6. Attend to the academic, developmental, and behavioral progress of students, and share that information

with the teacher in the appropriate format.
7. Provide accurate feedback regarding student use of interpreter for purposes of goal setting and progress

monitoring.
8. Support the implementation of the behavior management system.
9. Provide communication support in mainstream classes, school activities during the normal school day,

transition, and non-academic activities.
10. Serve as a liaison between the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program, mainstream teachers, and campus staff.
11. Serve as a communication facilitator for hearing impaired staff members or parents when appropriate.
12. Participate in staff development activities that improve job-related skills.
13. Attend campus meetings that involve all campus staff or are specific for Interpreters of the Deaf/HH.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected

for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional

• Current certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or Texas Commission for the

• Experience interpreting for children with hearing loss. This may include experience in schools, daycare, or

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Command of sign language systems and the academic vocabulary used by students in Pre-K to 12th grade.

• Basic knowledge of hearing loss and its implications for the educational setting.

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents.

• Demonstrated ability to adjust and be flexible in a multitude of situations in the school environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of interpreter role and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf code of

• Demonstrated ability to interpret all formal education settings where facilitation of communication is

• Demonstrated ability to communicate the message faithfully conveying the content and spirit of the

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Excellent ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting,

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None

immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
services, and District business functions.