Deaf Education Interpreter Intern, Fall 2026, District Wide
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Job Location:
Cypress, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree or 60 or more credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Associates degree related to interpreting or in the field of Deafness preferred.
- Passed the BEI Test of English Proficiency.
- Ability to establish and maintain conversations using sign language with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
- Conceptual knowledge of signs related to the educational setting.
- Experience working with children.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
187Days
SALARY/PAYGRADE:
$33173 IP 7
Additional stipend based upon level of certification Level I or Basic- $2500 Level II CI/CT SC IC/TC NIC- $3500 Level III or Advanced (BEI or NIC)-$4500
Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year
*Salary listed includes compensation for 15-minute extension of workday
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Seek out and participate in a minimum of six hours per semester of approved staff development targeted at assistingindividuals in passing the BEI interpreter certification test. A minimum of four hours must be in district staff development.
- Participate in observations a minimum of once a month by a certified teacher of the deaf certified interpreter and/or anddeaf education administration for feedback and recommendations to improve sign language proficiency.
- Attempt the Receptive/Expressive Interpreter Certification Test at least once between August 15 and April 1 of the current school year. Results must be provided to the Interpreter Coordinator within 30 days of receipt of testing results.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all ethical areas including student confidentiality.
- Interact in a professional manner with administrators teachers staff students visitors or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
- Demonstrate understanding of assignment qualifications.
- Provide in class signed and/or oral support according to the specifications of the students Individualized EducationProgram (IEP).
- Become and remain well-versed in course material in order to demonstrate competency in the in-class support process.
- Assist with any and all duties related to the deaf education setting or in the mainstream setting as requested by educational staff.
- Assist in providing general supervision of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (i.e. playground lunchroom bus loading/unloading escorting students during transition periods toileting).
- Be informed monitor and report to the deaf education case manager or cooperating teacher when concerns arise about thestudents individual needs or modifications and/or modifications as approved by the Individualized Education Programcommittee (IEP).
- Demonstrate flexibility when role shifts take place.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher principal Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist and/or Coordinator for the NWHCCD or asdetermined by the specific area of assignment.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Repetitive hand motion. Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional stooping bending and moderate lifting (15-44 pounds). Exposure to extreme heat and humidity.
INQUIRIES:
Carla Reid
Coordinator of Deaf Education
Phone:
Email:
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications accepted year round
Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered fora Interpreter Internposition asthey become available in the district
Applications will be reviewed however Not all applicants will be interviewed
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Deaf Education
- LAMP Stack
- Medical Terminology
- Smartsheet
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Child Protective Services
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
About Company
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Houston, Texas, is committed to hiring outstanding applicants who meet our district standards. As the third largest school district in Texas, we hire top talent from all around the nation to educate our more than 118,000 students. CFISD ... View more
