Job Title: Instructional Paraprofessional:Deaf Education Interpreter and Support
Reports to: Principal of Assigned Campus / Assigned Teacher
Assignment: Assigned Campus
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt, hourly
Pay Grade: $24.00-$39.00/hour 187 days
Revised: 2026.13.07
Terms of Employment:
This FLSA non-exempt position (hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based
on years of experience from the annually reviewed hourly salary schedule.This position is grant-funded,
and continued employment is contingent upon the availability and continuation of grant funding.
Primary Purpose:
To provide for the physical and instructional needs of students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
in a Special Education and General Education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom
programs, including communication, self-help, behavior management, and instructional program.
Work under supervision of a certified teacher.
Education/Certification:
? High school diploma or GED
? Valid Texas educational aide certificate
? Certificate held from the Texas Board for Evaluation and Interpreters (BEI) or the National Registry
of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is required
Experience:
? Minimum of 1-2 years interpreting in an educational setting preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
? Ability to work well with children
? Ability to communicate effectively
? Knowledge of the Deaf Community and fluency in American Sign Language and thorough
knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be
assigned or skills that may be required.)
Instructional Support:
? Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
? Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to
each student's physical, communicative, medical, and emotional needs.
? Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
? Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
? Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
? Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
? Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
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? Partner with general education teachers, speech therapists, and other school staff, to preview lesson
plans, technical vocabulary, and materials ahead of time.
Student Management:
? Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small
groups.
? Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes
lunchroom,hallway, and playground duty.
? Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
? Facilitate peer-to-peer communication during recess, lunch, group work, and extracurricular activities
to foster social development.
Other:
? Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
? Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
? Maintain confidentiality
? Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and other special events as
needed.
? Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
? None
Working Conditions:
? Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
? Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing,
and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable
diseases.
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
Working Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: personal computer, printer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying
Arlington Classics Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national
origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The statements above are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended
to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Supervisors may assign
additional duties when deemed appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal
funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the
availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject
to termination or non-renewal, as applicable.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and
physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions.