Fort Bend Independent School District
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF (BEI  certified)
REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE DEAF (RDSPD)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the direction of the classroom teacher: Interpret/translate for students with hearing impairment in instructional settings, provide general classroom instructional support, perform other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency;

• Associate’s degree or higher related to interpreting or the field of deafness preferred;

• Certificate in interpreting issued by either the Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services or the Registry of Interpreters;

• Letter of permit from the Texas Education Agency;

• Experience in working with children preferred.

JOB GOALS:

Accurately interpret/translate for students with hearing impairment in an instructional setting; participate as a member of the instructional team to develop and implement appropriate IEP goals for hearing impaired students; assist the classroom teacher in developing and implementing instructional materials and activities to include one on one and small group settings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Probationary/Term contract: 187 day

SALARY RANGE:

• Pay Grade 11 – Salary according to experience and qualifications
  Stipends: Level 1- $2,000.00, Level II- $2,500.00, Level III - $3,000.00, Level IV - $3,500.00

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• Until Filled

APPLICATION:

Out-of-District Applicants:

1. Submit a Letter of interest and résumé
2. Online application with copies of transcript(s) and certificate(s)
3. Identify position for which you are applying (Employment Preferences/Add Position on application)
4. Applications remain active for one year from date of submittal

FBISD employees::

1. Submit a Letter of interest and résumé
2. Must update or complete an Online application  
3. Identify position for which you are applying (Employment Preferences/Add Position on application)

Ft. Bend Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Send letter of interest and résumé:
FBISD Human Resources
16431 Lexington Blvd.,
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Posted April 24, 2008