Deaf Ed InterpreterWichita Falls ISD

Job Title: Deaf Ed Interpreter I or II

Reports to: Coordinator of the RDSPD

Dept./School: Special Education

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade/Days: Clerical 5 or 6 (experience based)/183 Days

Date Revised: 10/12/2026

Primary Purpose:

Provide interpreting services for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students in a variety of educational settings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid certification as a certified member of or certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to interpret in a variety of educational settings

Knowledge of interpreter role and the Interpreter Code of Ethics

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work with Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to speak effectively to groups

Ability to interpret/transliterate according to a students chosen modality

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.
2. Attend and interpret Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings as needed.
3. Tutor Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students under the direction of classroom teacher.

Student Management

1. Help manage student behavior. This includes intervening in crisis situation.
2. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each students communication needs.
3. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
3. Regular Attendance
4. To perform any other duties directly related to deaf education students as assigned by the supervisor.

It is the responsibility of each employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state and federal safety and health regulations, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by WFISD for use in a particular area or with a student. Although most safety regulations are consistent throughout each department and program, it is the responsibility of employees to identify and familiarize themselves with the emergency plan for their working areas. Failure to follow WFISDs safety and health procedures or conduct that places the employee, student, volunteer, or property at risk may lead to employee disciplinary action or termination.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Copier, personal computer, assistive technology and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Repetitive hand motion. Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate stooping, bending, and lifting. Works outside and inside.

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Oportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator isJennifer Spurgers, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1012