Please contact the district or school with any questions regarding this position.

Primary Purpose:       
 
To interpret instruction and communication. To provide equal access between the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students/staff and hearing students/staff.  To culturally mediate between Hearing and Deaf culture for the purpose of mutual understood communication. 
 
Qualifications: 
 
Education/Certification:
Preferred: 
60 Credits or an Associate Degree in or related to ASL/English: Interpreting (as required by DARS BEI)
Bachelor’s Degree as required by RID
EIPA 3.5 or higher
 
Required:
High school diploma, 30 college hours 
Must be certified within 3 years of hire date as acknowledged on the attached “Employee Agreement for Work as an Uncertified Sign Language Interpreter.
 
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of computer and software applications
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively through written, oral and sign language
 
Experience
Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals 
Preferred:
At least 1-2 years of working with children in grades PK-12
At least 1-2 years of working in an educational setting
 

Contact Information

  • Elesa Maimbourg , Human Resources Specialist
  • P.O. Box 27
  • Waco, Texas 76703
  • Phone: 254-755-9410
  • Email: click here