Educational Interpreter (ASL) - District Wide

Kent Consortium

San Jacinto (CA)

Hybrid

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A school district is seeking an Educational Interpreter proficient in American Sign Language to facilitate communication for students who are hearing impaired across various educational settings. Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in educational interpretation. Licensure and effective communication with both students and staff are crucial. The role requires flexibility, as it involves traveling to multiple locations and working collaboratively with educators.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is essential.
Experience interpreting in an educational setting preferred.
Licensing requirements must be maintained.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Interpret educational content in various settings.
Maintain cooperative relationships with faculty and students.

Skills

American Sign Language

Signed English

Correct English usage

Knowledge of special education

Effective communication with the Deaf community

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an Interpreter Training Program

Temporary license from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters

Full licensure from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters

Job description

Overview

Educational Interpreter (ASL) - District Wide JobID: 6970

Position Type: Classified - Professional/ Educational Interpreter
Date Posted: 3/27/2026
Location: District Wide
Date Available: 08/13/2026

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

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

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

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.

Distinguishing 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, 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 limited to 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 deaf and 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 other educational activities
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating
Perform other duties as assigned that do not interfere with the community and accessibility of assigned students

Terms of Employment