Birdville ISD - Deaf Education Interpreter

Job Details

Region: 11
School District/Employer: Birdville ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus,
Position: ,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Area
  • Special Education
Job Title: Deaf Education Interpreter
School: Birdville Independent School District
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 9/4/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: JOB TITLE: DEAF EDUCATION INTERPRETER

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: NON EXEMPT

PAY GRADE (STIPEND): CD1 (+$5,500), CD2 (+$6,500), C3 (+$7,500)
DAYS OF DUTY:187 Days
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: RDSPD COORDINATION DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides equal access for hearing impaired students to all areas of public education and to facilitate communication between students, general education teacher, school personnel, and school related personnel


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Signs spoken communication to the hearing impaired student withinthe interpreting situation
• Voices signed communication from hearing impaired to others within that situation
• Reads lessons in advance and checks for new vocabulary, researches signs and establishes new signs
• Familiarizes student with new sign vocabulary and maintains list of new signs as established
• Explains role of interpreter to school personnel and the rights of the hearing impaired student
• Performs related duties as required

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work is located in a classroom environment; must have ability to move from one location to another throughout the district; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional training beyond high school in interpreting for the deaf required
• Six months to one year experience as an interpreter preferred
• Must be certified by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters and/or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or similar
• Associate’s degree in this area preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Skills in signing and voicing communication involved in the situation properly using various sign systems.
• Vocabulary adequate to communicate on level needed.
• Knowledge of any area of study the student chooses to take to understand lessons and properly convey

information.
• Ability to maintain rate of speaker/signer and to communicate in the mode of sign language best understood by student.
• Understand and utilize Code of Ethics and National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Ability to read and write.



Revision Date: January 15, 2021


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

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Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional training beyond high school in interpreting for the deaf required
• Six months to one year experience as an interpreter preferred
• Must be certified by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters and/or Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or similar
• Associate’s degree in this area preferred
Salary Range: PAY GRADE (STIPEND): CD1 (+$5,500), CD2 (+$6,500), C3 (+$7,500)
Benefits: Full Time benefits offered.
How To Apply: Visit the Birdville website to complete an online application (www.birdvilleschools.net > Employment > Employment Opportunities > Job Postings/Employment Applications > Administrator Positions)

A current resume is required.

Contact Person:

Name: Tammy Diller
Email: Tammy.Diller@birdvilleschools.net
Address: 6125 East Belknap Street
City: Haltom City
State: TX
Zip: 76117-4204
Phone: (817) 547-5500
Fax: (817) 831-5721