Educational Interpreter @ SOUTH FLOYD ELEM

Young World Physical Education; Eastern (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Full-Time Educational Interpreter for Floyd County Schools in Eastern Kentucky. The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a Temporary or Full License issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Responsibilities include facilitating communication for deaf or hard-of-hearing students in educational settings and attending classes to interpret.

The position aims to serve as a crucial part of the educational team while attending various school activities. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Must have a Temporary or Full License issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Experience in interpreting and/or transliterating concepts effectively.
• Ability to facilitate communication in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret English and signed concepts for students and staff.
• Attend classes to interpret lectures and discussions.
• Participate in professional development relevant to interpreting.

Skills

Interpreting skills

Communication facilitation

Knowledge of American Sign Language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Temporary or Full License from the Kentucky Board

Job description

Educational Interpreter @ SOUTH FLOYD ELEM

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Job Details

Job ID: 5728397

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED; MUST possess Temporary or Full License issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Serve as an integral member of the educational team serving students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpreting and/or transliterating of English and signed concepts to any necessary specialized vocabulary used by a student, staff or visitors in educational settings. Necessary specialized vocabularies may include, but are not limited to American Sign Language, English-based sign language, cued speech, and/or oral transliterating.
• Uses recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard of-hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, other students or visitors.
• Attends classes with deaf and hard-of-hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions and other audible classroom activities.
• Interprets at meetings, conferences, appointments, field trip, assembly, and other educational activities.
• Prepares for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating.
• Serves as member of the education team in the Admissions and Release Committee process.
• Participates in professional development as relevant to the interpreting experience.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Mary Meade , Human Resource Personnel Assistant
• 442 Ky Rt 550
• Eastern, Kentucky 41622
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]