Description
Position at IDEA Public Schools

Role Mission:

The Certified Educational Sign Language Interpreter role will support College Prep students with auditory impairment through interpreter services in a K-12 educational setting. They will ensure students are serviced in an optimal educational environment conducive to academic excellence, which promotes post-secondary readiness.

Accountabilities:

• Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, events, and other spoken word situations using manual sign system appropriate for the language and cultural background of deaf/hard of hearing students and staff.
• Works with teachers to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf/hard of hearing students, according to the student's IEP.
• Teach students and staff to appropriately utilize interpreting services.
• Communicates with local school staff regarding student's progress, abilities, and modifications as appropriate.
• Provide communication support in mainstream classes and activities during the school day, transitions and non-academic activities.
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings, teacher/parent conferences, or other meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain current and accurate data required for student files and IEP.
• Participate in staff development activities that improve job related skills.
• Be informed of an in compliance with state, district and school regulations for students with disabilities.
• Communicate students' progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
• 100% student retention
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Increase student achievement
• Meet desired goals and benchmarks set at the individual student level as well as campus and district level.
• Ensure development and demonstration of IDEA values

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from an accredited educational institution
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher (preferred)
• Experience in a classroom setting, preferably experience working with low-income students and students with disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of subject area
• Hold appropriate certification from the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) or the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). Interpreters who have a score of at least 4.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) and meet the RID requirements for certified membership may also be eligible to provide interpreting services (19 TAC §89.1131(d)).

A Few Good Reasons to Join Our Team:

• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, plus Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $1000 a year
• Retirement programs, including the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and optional 403 (b) plan
• Up to 8 weeks paid family leave
• Supportive career environment with an extensive onboarding plan for new to IDEA teachers, planned professional development days, and once a week coaching

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.