JOB TITLE

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)  ITINERANT INTERPRETER

REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSE LEARNING

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

CLASSIFIED SALARY (LEVEL 6)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

UP TO 186 DAYS/ UP TO 7.5 HOURS

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

8477

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL

DATE APPROVED

11/12/2024

QUALIFICATIONS

Full license issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Demonstrate proficiency in sign language skills. 

Bachelor’s degree in interpreting, education or related field-Required

Two (2) years of experience interpreting in an educational setting or related field with supporting documentation -preferred

POSITION SUMMARY

To plan, organize, and deliver ASL interpreting services at assigned locations based on identified student needs.

Facilitates communication among deaf and/or hearing impaired students and staff, administrators, and parents by interpreting spoken language using American Sign Language (ASL) and transliterating spoken English into signed English. 

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. 

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate communication by interpreting spoken language into American Sign Language.  

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 trips, assemblies, and other educational activities

Serves as a professional member of the education team in the appropriate Admissions and Release Committee process

Utilizes planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or

supervisors

Prepares for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating

Participates in professional development as relevant to the interpreting experience

Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned and by the designated deadline

Accept responsibility for appropriate utilization of and the care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Assist in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board of Education policies.

Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and strategies.

Promote positive public relations with parents and other members of the community-at-large.

Demonstrate effective positive interpersonal and communication skills, with students, parents and staff.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. 

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Record keeping techniques.

Operation of computer and technology ancillaries

Verbal, visual and written communication skills

Laws, rules and statutory regulations related to assigned activities.

Prioritize and schedule work. 

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Work independently with little direction.

Meet schedules and timelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. 

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.