Educational Interpreter I: Sign Language & Classroom Support

Bath County District Wide; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Interpreter I at Bath County Schools in Owingsville, KY provides interpreting and transliterating services to deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students across classrooms, labs, trips, and activities.

The role requires a high school diploma with Interpreter Training, plus Kentucky licensure. Temporary licenses with mentorship are allowed; continuing education is required. Reports to the DOSE and principal, with ongoing professional responsibilities as part of the educational team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an Interpreter Training Program.
• Meet continuing educational requirements as outlined in 201 KAR 39:090.
• Must hold Temporary or Full License issued by the KY Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• If license is temporary, actively working with a mentor to achieve full licensure.
• Additional qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and transliterate English and signed concepts in the educational environment to facilitate communication between deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students and others.
• Attend classes with deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students to interpret lectures and discussions.
• Interpret questions and presentations of deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students into spoken English.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethics and regulations in all duties.

Skills

Sign language fluency

Interpreting skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma and Interpreter Training Program

Temporary or full licensure by KY Board of Interpreters

Job description

Educational Interpreter I at Bath County Schools in Owingsville, KY provides interpreting and transliterating services to deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students across classrooms, labs, trips, and activities.

The role requires a high school diploma with Interpreter Training, plus Kentucky licensure. Temporary licenses with mentorship are allowed; continuing education is required. Reports to the DOSE and principal, with ongoing professional responsibilities as part of the educational team.