Deaf Education Interpreter Intern, Fall 2026, District Wide

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

• Days: 187
• Salary:
• Pay Grade: 33173 - IP 7
• Additional stipend based upon level of certification:
• Level I or Basic: $2,500
• Level II (CICT, SC, ICTC, NIC): $3,500
• Level III or Advanced (BEI or NIC): $4,500
• 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 assisting individuals 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 deaf 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 Education Program (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 the students individual needs or modifications and/or modifications as approved by the Individualized Education Program committee (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 as determined by the specific area of assignment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Repetitive hand motion. Occasional stooping, bending, and moderate lifting (15-44 pounds).
• Environmental Factors: Exposure to extreme heat and humidity.

INQUIRIES

• Name: Carla Reid
• Title: Coordinator of Deaf Education
• Phone: 281-897-6425
• Email: carla.reid@cfisd.net

DEADLINE TO APPLY

• Applications accepted year round.
• Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for a Interpreter Intern position as they 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.