TTU ASL/Interpreting Department

Now Accepting Applications!

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter Mentor Project is a free, virtual opportunity designed to support pre-certified educational interpreters as they work toward certification. Participants receive 1:1 mentoring from experienced interpreters while building skills that directly support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in Texas schools.

Learn more and apply by July 10th: https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/opportunities/certification-and-licensing-support/educational-sign-language-interpreter-mentor

We've had so much interest in summer classes, we've sold out and added a new time slot!

🤟ASL 1/Beginner class Tuesday afternoons 1-2 pm is open now!
https://tinyurl.com/CSID26Summer1Days

(If you signed up for evenings and want to switch check your email and let us know you'd like days instead)

Join us for 8 weeks of learning, connection, and community 💬✨
📅 Tuesdays | June 2 – July 21
🧠 Classes:
👉 ASL 1 (Beginner): 6–7 PM
👉 ASL 2/3 (Intermediate/Advanced): 7–8 PM
💲 $100 per session
👨‍👩‍👧 Family discounts available
⚠️ Ages 12 & under must attend with an adult
🚨 Classes are capped at 20—don’t wait!
🔗 Sign up now:
ASL 1 evenings: FULL
ASL 2/3: tinyurl.com/CSID26Summer2
Come learn something new and be part of an amazing community this summer 💙

join our team! Check out this Facebook Post designed by Amber Nall.

"Good morning,

My name is Dr. Natalie Delgado, and I serve as the Executive Director of the Louisiana School for the Deaf, a bilingual school that values both American Sign Language and English. I am reaching out in hopes that you will share our job and internship opportunities with your students and recent alumni as we begin hiring for the 2026–2027 school year. Please feel free to forward this message to others who may benefit from this information.

On the link below, you will find a variety of available positions, including teachers, paraeducators, substitute teachers, and other support roles. Our instructional positions serve students from PreK through 12th grade, depending on the role.

Student teachers who are willing to teach full-time for the school year may be eligible to receive full-time teacher pay, depending on the criteria they meet.

Our school is proudly located in the capital city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With a low cost of living, incredible food, rich culture, and Southern hospitality, Baton Rouge is a wonderful place to live and work. We would love to see some of your students or alumni apply and connect with our community.

You can find all of our job postings and descriptions here: https://www.ssdofla.org/page/careers

Please note:
• Educational interpreting positions are not currently posted. Interested candidates or interns should contact our Interpreting Coordinator, Heather Covington, at [email protected].
• We are also anticipating a potential early Intervention outreach teacher position in North Louisiana. Those interested can contact Ivette Perez at [email protected].

If you or your students have any questions or would like to learn more about Louisiana School for the Deaf, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you for helping us connect with the next generation of professionals in deaf education.

Dr. Natalie Delgado
Executive Director, Louisiana School for the Deaf
(225) 341-1141
ssdofla.org/o/lsd
[email protected]
2888 Brightside Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70820
She/her"

Send a message to learn more

Claire Scrofano, you have completed this chapter!! Congratulations on finishing your Master's in Linguistics!

Claire has served as CSID's PR/Social Media Coordinator for the last couple of years and we are so grateful for all her hard work and creativity. We selfishly would love to keep her in Lubbock forever, but also recognize that the Dallas area will present new opportunities for growth. Wherever you are, Claire, we are here for you and we are wishing you the very best future! 🤟

Congratulations to Izabelle Stanford for earning your Master's in Linguistics! 🥳

Izzy previously served as Student Representative for CSID and has been a fabulous and reliable member of our community. We are thrilled that she is staying in Lubbock after graduation as she has already secured a job working for the Office of the Dean (Arts and Sciences) at Texas Tech University! We are excited for you and hope that we can continue to support you in your professional journey. 🤟