Certified Sign Language Interpreter, 2026-2027 School Year
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Job Location:
Cypress, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proof of high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- 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.
- Certificate in Interpreting issued by either the Board of Evaluation of Interpreters or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Out of state certification will be considered with the stipulation that Texas or RID certification is acquired within one year.
- Experience in working with children.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
187Days
SALARY/PAYGRADE:
$38154* IP8Salary Range as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year
*Additional stipend available based upon level of certification Level I or Basic- $7375 Level II CI/CT SC IC/TC NIC- $8375 Level III or Advanced (BEI or NIC)-$9375
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Interpret/transliterate according to the specifications of the students Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Be informed monitor and report to the deaf education case manager or cooperating teacher when concerns arise about the students accommodations and/or modifications as approved by the Individualized Education Program committee (IEP).
- 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.
- Become and remain well-versed in course material in order to demonstrate competency in the interpreting/or transliterating and in class support process.
- Interact in a professional manner with administrators teachers staff students substitutes visitors or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
- Provide in class support according to the specifications of the students Individualized Education Program (IEP). (i.e. small group instruction individual tutoring signed/oral administration) or as requested by the teacher in the classroom.
- Assist in providing general supervision to students who are Deaf/hard of hearing(i.e. playground lunchroom bus loading/unloading escorting students during transition periods toileting).
- Demonstrate flexibility when role shifts take place.
- Demonstrate understanding of assignment qualifications.
- Participate in continuing professional growth as required by the certification governing body (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters- BEI). Provide appropriate professional growth and certification documents upon request in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher principal Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist and/or Coordinator of the NWHCC or as determined by 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 Sharkis
Coordinator of Deaf Education
Phone:
Email:
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.
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
