Educational Interpreter III - American Sign Language (multiple) 1.0 FTE

Educational Interpreter III•American Sign Language (multiple) 1.0 FTE Fayette County Public Schools

SPECIAL EDUCATION

•Lexington, Kentucky Job Details

Job ID:

5540579

Application Deadline:

May 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Feb 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Fayette County Public Schools, KY JOB

DESCRIPTION

•Educational Interp III To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. Educational Interp III

Job Class Code:

7339

Position Type:

Hourly

Job Type:

Classified Pay Grade•: G 20 (•salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To:

Superintendent's Designee

Supervises:

N/A

Work Calendar Name:

Paraeducators Days in work calendar: 183 JOB SUMMARY Serve as an integral member of the educational team serving students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the educational environment according to the specifications of the student's individualized education program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom, laboratory, field trip, assembly and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Use recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, students and visitors Attend classes with deaf and hard-of-hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions and other audible classroom activities Interpret at meetings, conferences, appointments, field trip, assembly, and other educational activities Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or supervisors Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating Serve as a professional member of the education team in the appropriate Admissions and Release Committee process Participate in professional development as relevant to the interpreting Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

American Sign Language, Signed English, Signed Exact English and/or other recognized modes of communication used within the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Basics of core content/curriculum Values, behavior, and language of the American Deaf culture Legal rights of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Interpreter Code of Ethics as outlined in

KRS 309.300-319

under 201 KAR 39:120 Facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, students and visitors Interpret into spoken English the questions and verbal presentations of deaf and hard-of-hearing student, faculty, staff or visitors Work independently with little or no direction Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Serve as a mentor when appropriate as per

KRS 309.300-319

under 201 KAR 39:070 QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in interpreting, education or related field preferred. Hold National Association for the Deaf (NAD) certification (NAD IV•Advanced or NAD V•Master) or hold Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or other certification as recognized by

KRS 309.300-319

under 201 KAR 39:030. Minimum of two years experience interpreting in an educational setting or related field with supporting documentation. Consideration for additional compensation may be given for additional college credit acquired, deaf/blind interpreting and work done outside of school hours.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must hold Temporary License or Full License issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing per

KRS 309.300-319

under 201 KAR 39:030 or 201 KAR 39:070 and obtain Continuing Educational Requirements as outlined in 201 KAR 39:090

Special Requirements:

N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds

Job Description Creation Date:

05/2002

Revision Dates:

06/2003 07/2011 07/2012 The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Please see the salary schedule here. A Salary Estimator is available here

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$34.42 to $51.72 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Student Services > Translator Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required