Deaf Interpreter Bilingual Paraprofessional (185 Days)

Deaf Interpreter Bilingual Paraprofessional (185 Days) -(RTP20260423-053)

Description

Supports classroom environment by interpretation, signed or oral, to facilitate communication effectively to and by students in the classroom

Assist students under the teacher's supervision

Assist 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

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

Performs all duties relating to the State Deaf grant 100%; All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate

Maintains confidentiality at all times

Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

Ability to communicate with hearing impaired individual

Work Locations: Woodrow Wilson High School 100 SOUTH GLASGOW Dallas 75214

Job: Deaf Interpreter-Bilingual

Full-time

Minimum Salary: 48,085.00

Median Salary: 60095.00

Job Posting: Apr 24, 2026