Alpine ISD - Special Ed Deaf Aide or Communication Facilitator

Job Details

Region: 18
School District/Employer: Alpine ISD
District Category/Employer: Campus,
Position: ,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Middle School
Area
  • Special Education
Core Subjects
  • American Sign Language
Job Title: Special Ed Deaf Aide or Communication Facilitator
School: Alpine Middle School
Campus Description: Alpine ISD is a small AAA District in rural West Texas, with approximately 250 students enrolled in the Middle School, grades 5 - 8, with 850 students enrolled district-wide.
Date Posted: 3/9/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Middle School Special Ed Deaf Aide or Communication Facilitator Teacher
At Will Position with an August 1, 2026 start date, dependent upon August 2026 enrollment.
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
Qualifications: • Associate degree or at least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university or eligible for Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) exemption/ or
• BEI Interpreter Certification through Texas Commission for the Deaf (required)/ or Associate in Interpreter Training Program
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Special Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and ability to communicate with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH)
• Command of sign language systems and vocabulary used by students and the educational program
• Some experience in working with children
• Temperament to work with students who are D/HH and other disabilities
• Ability to work in tandem with the classroom teacher in providing communication assistance for student who are D/HH
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teacher(s) and students
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Salary Range: Based on Alpine ISD Salary Schedules, with supplements dependent upon credentials and experience.
Benefits: Based on local compensation packet
Will be eligible for Alpine ISD employee benefits.
5 Local Sick Leave Days per Year
5 State Personal Leave Days per Year
District pays $300 per month towards Health Insurance for each employee
$10,000 Life Insurance Policy
TRS Retirement
How To Apply: Submit a completed Alpine ISD application
(May be downloaded from www.alpine.esc18.net under Employment), and resume to Judith Pardo-Alferez, Campus Principal (jpardo-alferez@alpineisd.net) and Mesinda Llanez, Director of Special Education. Email: mllanez@alpineisd.net

Contact Person:

Name: Judith Pardo
Email: jpardo-alferez@alpineisd.net
Address: 704 W. Sul Ross Avenue
City: Alpine
State: TX
Zip: 79830-4612
Phone: (432) 837-7720
Fax: (432) 837-7740