7339 - Educational Interpreter

Murray Independent Schools; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Independent Schools seeks an ASL Interpreter to join our educational team immediately. The role involves interpreting English and sign language in classrooms, meetings, and school activities to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Applicants must hold a relevant degree and NAD/RID certification, with at least two years’ experience in education, and pass criminal background checks and health screenings as required by policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interpreting, education or related field required.
• NAD IV - Advanced or NAD V - Master certification or RID certification recognized by Kentucky statutes.
• Minimum of two years’ experience interpreting in educational settings with documentation.
• Criminal background check and health requirements as per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Interpret English and signed concepts for students, staff and visitors.
• Attend classes with deaf and hard-of-hearing students to interpret lectures.
• Interpret at meetings, field trips, and other school activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support communication accessibility.
• Support the Education Team and participate in relevant professional development.

Skills

Interpreting & transliterating

Educational setting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in interpreting/education

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

7339 - ASL Interpreter

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:

• 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

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.86 to $27.84 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required