Sign Language Interpreter

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone County Board of Education is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to provide access to classroom instruction and school activities for Deaf and hard of hearing students. The interpreter will render communication using ASL/PSE, support IEP/504 plans, and collaborate with teachers and staff.

The role requires an ALBIT license, adherence to RID/FERPA/IDEA standards, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current ALBIT license/permit required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expressive and voice interpreting (ASL, PSE, or other as per IEP/504/Communication Plan).
• Assist student with reviewing instructional content and note-taking when interpreting not needed.
• Participate as IEP team member, advise on communication access needs, and assist in IEP development and review.
• Provide interpreting for academic classes and school events during regular hours; after-hours events may be arranged with notice.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Interpreting

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ALBIT license

Job description

“Focused on Quality: Committed to Excellence.”

TITLE:Sign Language Interpreter

REPORTS TO:Principal and Director of Special Education

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

JOB GOAL:

To provide equal access to classroom instruction and

school-sponsored activities for Deaf and hard of hearing students

through accurate interpretation of spoken and signed

communication, in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, or Communication Plan and in compliance with FAPE provisions under IDEA or the requirements of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.High School Diploma or equivalent.

2.Must hold a current license or permit issued by the Alabama Licensure

Board for Interpreters and Transliterators (ALBIT).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

1.Provide expressive and voice interpreting which may include American Sign

Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), or other communication

modalities as specified in the student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Communication

Plan.

2. Assist the student with reviewing or reinforcing instructional content and note

taking services for hearing impaired students when interpreting is not needed.

3.Serves as a member of the IEP team, providing input on the student’s

communication access needs, and participate in the development and

review of the IEP when interpretation services are discussed.

4.Provides interpreting for academic classes and required school functions

during regular school hours. Interpreting outside of scheduled school hours (e.g., extracurricular events, after-school programs) may be arranged separately with advanced notice and is not considered a default part of the regular assignment.

5.Maintains strict confidentiality and complies to the Registry of Interpreters of

the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), and all district policies.

6. Acts as a liaison to promote good public relations between the student

with hearing impairment, their hearing peers, administrators, staff, and faculty

members.

7.Collaborates with regular/general education teacher(s) and Teacher of the

Deaf/Hearing Impaired to better prepare for interpreting services and the

individual needs of the student.

8.Maintains and improves signing ability and interpreting skills, to develop a

better understanding of the educational process through participation in an

ongoing program of professional development activities to maintain licensure

and improve interpreting practices in educational settings.

9.Maintains awareness and stay informed of best practices, emerging trends

and new legislation relating to Sign Language Interpreting in educational

environments.

10.Demonstrate and understand and respect the nuances of Deaf culture and

communication styles.

11.Exhibit strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work

independently on an assigned task.

12.Ability to communicate effective, both orally and in writing, and collect data.

13.Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Sit, stand, and work for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to lift and handle objects and operate tools, computers, and or control. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but can be noisy at times.

SALARY:

According to the Limestone County Schools Salary Schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

187 days

AEA Approved:6/10/2025

Board Approved:6/10/2025

The statements included in this description are not intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job. They are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included in this job description.

LIMESTONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER