7339
- ASL Interpreter
Murray Independent Schools
MISD
- District Wide
- Murray, Kentucky This job is also posted in Murray Independent Schools
- Murray Head Start
Job Details
Job ID:
4912906
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications:
Hold minimum of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in interpreting, education or related field. 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. Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law. Must meet health requirements as specified in a district personnel policy.
Licensure Requirements:
Must hold Full Licensure issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing per
KRS 309.300-319
under 201 KAR 39:030 and meet Continuing Educational Requirements as outlined in 201 KAR 39:090
Basic Function:
Interpreting and/or transliterating of English and signed concepts to any necessary specialized vocabulary used by a student, staff or visitors. Necessary specialized vocabularies may include, but are not limited to American Sign Language, English-based sign language, cued speech, and/or oral transliterating.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
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 individual education program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom, laboratory, field trip, assembly, and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning.
Reports To:
Principal Representative
Duties:
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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 trips, 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 experience. ? Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. ? Perform other duties assigned as related to communication accessibility of assigned student but only if duties do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s). The statements outlined above in the description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Terms of Service:
Salary and workdays to be established by the Board.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified (or Classified) Personnel
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$18.86 to $27.84 Per Hour
