Educational Interpreter (ASL) - District Wide

Educational Interpreter (ASL)•District Wide Fort Wright, KY Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Interpretation Working with individuals with disabilities Communication accessibility accommodations English Mid-level American Sign Language High school diploma or GED School legal knowledge Mentoring Working with students with special education needs Interpretation experience within education industry Associate's degree Grammar Experience Communication skills

Full Job Description JobID:

6970

Position Type:

Classified•

Professional/Educational Interpreter Date Posted:

3/27/2026

Location:

District Wide Date Available:

08/13/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Internal Transfer Deadline:

April 1, 2026 This is a district wide position and may work at multiple locations M•F at 6.5 hours/day 185 days/year

TITLE:

Educational Interpreter (Level 1, 2 or 3 depends on qualifications listed below)

QUALIFICATIONS

for Level 1

Pay:

High school diploma or equivalent required Some experience interpreting in an educational setting or working with the deaf community with supporting documentation preferred Temporary license from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters (KBI) Actively working with a mentor to achieve full licensure

QUALIFICATIONS

for

Level II Pay:

Temporary license from Kentucky Board of Interpreters Actively working with a mentor to achieve full licensure Holds Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferably from an Interpreter Training Program

QUALIFICATIONS

for

Level III Pay:

Full licensure from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters Willingness to serve as a mentor for interpreters without full licensure

REPORTS TO

Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee

JOB GOAL

Apply ASL interpreting, English transliterating and/or other communication modalities to facilitate communication in the educational environment and to ensure access to information and maximum learning between students who are hearing impaired and faculty, staff, and other students.

DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS

Serve as an integral member of the educational team serving students who are hearing impaired in the educational environment according to the specifications of the student's individualized educational program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom laboratory, field trip, assembly, and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

American Sign Language, Signed English, Signed Exact English or other recognized modes of communication with the deaf and hard of hearing community Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies Applicable sections of the law, including Kentucky Administrative Regulations Special education, language development of, and effective strategies for educating students with hearing loss Values, behavior, and language of the American Deaf culture NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct

ABILITY TO

Interpret from spoken English to the IEP specified modality (ASL, Signed English, etc.) and from the IEP specified modality to spoken English Facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and faculty, staff, and other students Implement knowledge of the field of interpreting Relate well to hearing impaired individuals Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others Provide instructional staff with relevant information regarding student's functional abilities in the classroom Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and across the signing continuum Work independently with little direction Maintain current knowledge of school rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Use recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and faculty, staff,administrators, students, and others Attend and interpret the educational environment including but not limitedto classrooms, laboratories, field trips, assemblies, meetings, conferences, graduation ceremonies, sports practices, school-sponsored extra-curricular activities, and all other educational opportunities provided to students Interpret into spoken English the questions and verbal presentations of deafand hard of hearing students Allow deaf and hard of hearing students to communicate with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and others Interpret at meetings, conferences, appointments, and during othereducational activities Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successfulinterpreting and/or transliterating Perform other duties as assigned that do not interfere with the community and accessibility of assigned students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

185 Calendar Days Pay Grade from

KCSD Classified Employees Salary Schedule:

Level 1 = INTR Level 2 = INTM LEvel 3 =

INTI EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by an Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee.