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Sign Language Interpreter and Lab Coordinator
Bethel University 4.1
Sign language interpreter job in Mishawaka, IN
Bethel University - SignLanguageInterpreting Program
Bethel University is seeking a part-time staff SignLanguageInterpreter to support the University's SignLanguageInterpreting Program beginning August 2025. This position is responsible for providing high-quality interpreting services for Deaf faculty members in classroom settings, faculty meetings, and other university-related activities.
Responsibilities may include:
Provide signlanguageinterpretation for Deaf faculty in instructional settings, academic meetings, and campus events.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to facilitate clear and inclusive communication.
Maintain confidentiality and professional standards consistent with RID and Bethel University expectations.
Coordinate ASL labs and Interpreting class labs.
Coordinate/supervise on-campus interpreting events for students, including but not limited to Chapel, theater events, and guest-speaking events.
Mentor students for theater events, including but not limited to plays, musicals, etc.
Coordinate the Community Service & Engagement requirements for students (creative events, finding events and opportunities, charting students' progress, etc.).
Provide academic advising to students.
Meet with prospective students and oversee proficiency skills tests.
Oversee the aesthetics of lab rooms.
Monitor students' attendance for ASL and Interpreting labs.
Manage student workers.
Approve student worker timecards.
Create bulletin boards/postings in the department.
Oversee the use of technology/equipment in the lab rooms.
Assist with written English for deaf faculty/staff.
Responsibilities may be delegated or shared depending on staff schedules and days/time available.
Qualifications:
Formal interpreter training and coursework in Deaf Education.
Current RID certification (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
Experience interpreting in structured and formal educational or professional settings.
Five to ten years of interpreting experience (preferred, including freelance interpreting)
About Bethel University
About Bethel University
The mission of Bethel University, affiliated with the Missionary Church denomination, is to be a community of learners building lives of commitment for leadership in the Church and world. Bethel's liberating academic programs challenge the mind, enlarge the vision, and equip the whole person for lifelong service.
Launched in 1947, Bethel is urban situated in the northern Indiana region hosting 250,000 residents, seven colleges (including Notre Dame), the 2nd largest shopping district in the state of Indiana, 15,000 businesses, 50 parks, and beautiful riverwalk developments in South Bend and Mishawaka. Resort venues on Lake Michigan are 45 minutes away. The university community is composed of about 1,500 traditional and adult/graduate students from 35 states, 90 students born outside the United States, and 225 full-time employees. Bethel also hosts more than 8,000 guests annually to arts productions, 25,000 annually in conference services, and many thousands of community members in support of 40 national athletic championships.
Bethel's 20,000 alumni occupy 49 states and 64 world areas and enjoy a medical school acceptance rate double the national average, 100% job placement rate in Nursing whose program was ranked No. 7 in the United States, a Top 4% finish nationally in competitive math performance tests, and 100% pass rate every year on the national performance standard for a unique academic major in American SignLanguage.
For more information visit our website at ************************
Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).
$38k-44k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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Educational Interpreter (ASL)
Plainfield Community School Corporation 4.2
Sign language interpreter job in Indiana
Student Support Services/Hearing Impaired
Date Available: 2025-26 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Educational Interpreter (ASL) 1:1
Central Elementary - 7 hrs/day
Previous experience preferred
ASL or equivalent certification required
Duties Include:
provide learning support in an educational environment, performing paraprofessional work in assisting students, with an emphasis on providing signlanguage communication support to teachers, staff and students
interpret and translate classroom assignments, parent and student communications, and other school activities to support comprehension and transition for students and families whose primary language is American SignLanguage
For additional information:
Mrs. Elizabeth Shepperd, Director of Special Education
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$33k-41k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters with Kentucky License
Affordable Language Services 3.9
Sign language interpreter job in Kentucky
AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE With Kentucky License We are offering opportunities to work in Schools, medical, and other social settings. Affordable Languages is the largest local interpretation & translation business in Cincinnati, Ohio providing interpreters and translators locally and nation-wide. WE OFFER:
Competitive Pay
Referral Bonus
Flexible Hours
Learning and Professional Development
Ability to learn phone and video interpreting
Please call ************, option 4 or go to ********************************** to apply. We are offering walk-in interviews on Thursdays between 12 and 4 pm. If you wish to have a walk-in interview, you can call ************ option 4, or email ****************************** to schedule. If you want to do a walk-in interview, please bring in as many of the following documents as possible:
Valid US ID (Passport, Green Card, or both your Driver's License and Social Security Card).
Vaccination/immunization records for MMR, Varicella, and COVID.
Any interpreting certification or relevant documents you may have.
Visit Affordable Language Services' Website at: ********************************** to learn more You can also directly email to ****************************** with your resume! Affordable Language Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Affordable Language Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Affordable Language Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Affordable Language Services employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
$38k-57k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
American Sign Language Educational Interpreter
Hamilton Southeastern Schools 4.0
Sign language interpreter job in Indiana
Support Staff/Special Education Instructional Assistant
Date Available:
01/05/2026
Contact: Michael Ryan, Principal, Fall Creek Junior High
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Attachment(s):
Job Description
Salary Schedule
$38k-55k yearly est. Easy Apply 41d ago
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Onsite Indianapolis, IN
aFit Staffing
Sign language interpreter job in Indianapolis, IN
More about aFit:
You want to work where you know you are a perfect fit. At aFit, a woman owned (WBE) company based in Indianapolis, we are devoted to being collaborative, honorable, and accountable. Our company provides project-based staffing for government and commercial organizations. To our prospective clients, aFit offers a talented workforce in a team-based environment to produce concrete and reliable outcomes. At aFit, we focus on building strong relationships and keeping the day-to-day flexible in an in-person or remote-enabled environment.
aFit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Description of Duties:
The American SignLanguage (ASL) Interpreter will provide high-quality, in-person signlanguageinterpretation at various client locations in various medical and community settings around Indianapolis, IN.
This is a 1099, contract, freelance signlanguageinterpreter position. You will work as needed and choose your own assignments.
Interpreter Responsibilities and Requirements:
Provide high-quality, in-person signlanguageinterpretation at various client locations in and around Indianapolis, IN.
Accurately interpret in various medical and community settings.
Ensure language access is provided.
Provide excellent customer service.
Choose your own assignments for interpretation
Strong understanding of signlanguage and Deaf culture
Desired Skills and Experience:
3+ years of ASL interpreting experience.
Passionate about providing language access.
NIC certification or higher.
Follow RID Interpreter Code of Ethics.
Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
Work as a topmost trusted partner with aFit and the client.
Provide attention to details.
Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in American SignLanguage.
Please note, this part-time position is in Indianapolis, IN and we do not offer relocation assistance at this time.
$27k-46k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Sign Language Educational Interpreter
Allen County Schools 4.0
Sign language interpreter job in Kentucky
ACPC/Preschool Educational Interpreter
AREA: INSTRUCTIONAL
Summary Class Code: 7336
LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN
EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER II- SignLanguageInterpreter
BASIC FUNCTION:
Apply ASL interpreting, English transliterating and/or other communication modalities in the educational environment to ensure access to information and maximum learning between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and faculty, staff, and other students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The levels of Interpreter are distinguished by both the level of comfort, skill, and knowledge in service delivery and encouraging effective communication and interaction in the educational setting. The Interpreter III serves in a supportive capacity in the classroom. The Interpreter II clearly interprets all communication. The Interpreter I functions in strong coordination and leadership with teachers and school staff to ensure achieved intent of instruction.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Attend and interpret the educational environment including but not limited to:
Classrooms
Laboratories
Field trips
Assemblies
Sports practices / competitions
School-sponsored extra-curricular activities
Meetings / conferences
Graduation ceremonies
All other educational opportunities provided to students.
Encourage deaf and hard of hearing students to communicate with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and others.
Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or supervisors.
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating.
Participates as a professional member of the educational team in the Admission and Release Committee (ARC) process.
Meet with teachers and staff to coordinate efforts in achieving instructional goals of the educational team;
and
Perform other duties as assigned that do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s).
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
American SignLanguage, Signed English, Signed Exact English and other recognized modes of communication within the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies.
KNOWLEDGE OF - continued:
Applicable sections of the law, including Kentucky Administrative Regulations.
Special Education, language development of, and effective strategies for educating students with hearing loss.
Values, behavior, and language of the American deaf culture;
and
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.
Ability to fully implement knowledge of the field of interpreting.
Relate well to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective 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;
and
Maintain current knowledge of school rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree preferably from an Interpreter Training Program;
and
Minimum of 2 years of experience interpreting.
OR
5 years interpreting experience may be accepted.
OR
Full license from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters (KBI).
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Temporary license from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters (KBI);
and
Actively working with a mentor to achieve full licensure.
AREA: INSTRUCTIONAL Summary Class Code: 7338
LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN
SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER I (Lead Interpreter)
BASIC FUNCTION:
Apply ASL interpreting, English transliterating and/or other communication modalities in the educational environment to ensure access to information and maximum learning between students who are deaf or hard of hearing and faculty, staff, and other students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The levels of Interpreter are distinguished by both the level of comfort, skill, and knowledge in service delivery and encouraging effective communication and interaction in the educational setting. The Interpreter III serves in a supportive capacity in the classroom. The Interpreter II clearly interprets all communication. The Interpreter I functions in strong coordination and leadership with teachers and school staff to ensure achieved intent of instruction.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Attend and interpret the educational environment including but not limited to:
Classrooms
Laboratories
Field trips
Assemblies
Sports practices / competitions
School-sponsored extra-curricular activities
Meetings / conferences
Graduation ceremonies
All other educational opportunities provided to students.
Encourage communication and interactions between deaf/ hard of hearing students and faculty, staff, administrators, students, and others.
Meet with teachers and staff to coordinate efforts in achieving instructional goals of the educational team.
Make recommendations to instructional staff based on the learning styles of students being served.
Work closely with director of special education or appropriate staff to coordinate interpreting services based on the needs of students in the district.
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating.
Participates and makes recommendations as a professional member of the educational team in the Admission and Release Committee (ARC) process;
and
Perform other duties as assigned that do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s).
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
American SignLanguage, Signed English, Signed Exact English and other recognized modes of communication within 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 of, and effective strategies for educating students with hearing loss.
Values, behavior, and language of the American deaf culture.
NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct;
and
Effective mentoring strategies based on best practices for interpreters.
ABILITY TO:
Interpret from spoken English to the IEP specified modality (ASL, Signed English, etc.) and from the IEP specified modality to spoken English.
Fully and effectively implement knowledge of the field of interpreting.
Mentor other educational interpreters.
Relate well to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with administrators, teachers and directors of special education.
Provide instructional staff with relevant information regarding student's functional abilities in the classroom.
Provide PD on deafness and interpreting related topics.
Communicate effectively orally, in writing and across the signing continuum.
Work independently with little direction;
and
Maintain current knowledge of school rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree preferably from an Interpreter Training Program (ITP);
and
Minimum of 3 years of experience interpreting.
OR
7 years interpreting experience may be accepted.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Full license from the Kentucky Board of Interpreters (KBI).
$57k-68k yearly est. 60d+ ago
InPerson Interpreter - All Languages
AMN Healthcare Language Services 4.5
Sign language interpreter job in Bowling Green, KY
Medical InPerson Interpreter (Bowling Green, KY)
Languages Desired: American SignLanguage, Certifed Deaf Interpreters, Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, French, Haitian Creole, German, Gujarati, Cantonese, Hakha-Chin, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese-BR, Portuguese-EU, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese. Summary The InPerson Interpreter (IPI) will facilitate onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community members and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of medical settings. We combine proven technology with qualified interpreters, to allow interpreter scheduling through our AMN InPerson Interpreting (IPI) App. This freelance position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business, with access to many sessions per day via the AMN IPI App. As the InPerson Interpreting boutique provider of the United States, our purpose is to provide superior on-site language access by qualified InPerson Interpreters, driven to serve local healthcare facilities nationwide. Driven by “
Empowering face-to-face, multilingual communication
”, we are seeking professional and diverse, culturally competent, and credentialed medical InPerson Interpreters to join our skillful team to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and their patients, regardless of language or cultural barrier. InPerson Interpreter Responsibilities
Provide effective onsite interpreting service for consumers.
Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for shifts.
Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
Pass screening before taking in-person commitments.
Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context (i.e., hospitals, courts, schools, etc.).
Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates to medical procedures.
Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
Spoken Language Minimum Qualifications
Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (i.e., Swahili-to-English or vice-a-versa).
Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
HIPAA Training for Business Associates certificate (completed within the last year)
Proof of language proficiency via a medically based language assessment (LangStat, Reach Diversity, Language Testing Int'l)
Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).
Preferred Qualifications
Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI.
2 years of medical interpreting experience, within a hospital or clinical setting.
Benefits
Join a team of professional medical interpreters working as independent contractors with AMN Healthcare Language Services.
Ability to provide on-site interpreting services at top-notch healthcare facilities in your area.
Exclusive and complimentary access to our InPerson Interpreting app, which connects you to medical facilities that have contracts with AMN.
Convenient and on-the-go business management features: Scheduling, check-in, check-out, session feedback and pay functions.
Bimonthly paychecks via direct deposit.
Flexibility to ‘Accept' or ‘Decline' jobs as deem necessary.
Support available 24/7 via our Client Success Team (CST).
Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the US and have reliable transportation. Position: W-9 Independent Contractor (1099) Job Type: Freelance
This job description is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position, and it is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
AMN Healthcare Language Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
$29k-38k yearly est. 60d+ ago
DHH Interpreter - American Sign Language Facilitator
Franklin Township Community School Corporation 3.3
Sign language interpreter job in Indiana
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Tier 4
Please take a moment to review the attached and starting pay details for the American SignLanguage Facilitator position. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an invitation to complete a digital interview. If you have a preference for a specific building, you will have the opportunity to indicate this during the digital interview.
Once you complete the digital interview series, the hiring managers will review your responses. If they are interested in proceeding further, they will contact you for a follow-up interview.
Please click on the link to see the video on careers at FTCSC : The Franklin Flash: Grow, Connect, Belong - Careers at FTCSC
We look forward to your application and thank you for considering a career with FTCSC!
Attachment(s):
2024 ASL Facilitator (for a Student) Job Description.pdf
$37k-50k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Interpreter (3rd Shift)
Pilgrim's 4.6
Sign language interpreter job in Hickory Hill, KY
Description Interpreter (English & Spanish) Responsible for listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. Responsibilities: • Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another.
• Attend meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion.
• Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
• Convert written materials and conversations from one language into another, such as advertisements, rules, policies and investigation reports.
• Employ computer-assisted translation.
• Facilitate communication for people with limited English proficiency.
• Translate information for applicants during interviews and with hiring paperwork.
• Assist the clinic with the translation of medical information and Safety.
• Serve as backup for all facets of new employee orientation.• Serve as backup for all facets of benefits specialist.
• Maintain highest levels of confidentiality.
• Provide immediate assistance to line supervisors.
Other duties as needed and assigned. Qualifications:
• Computer knowledge required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to speak, write, type and translate to and from English/Spanish
• Personal and professional integrity required.Comfortable working in cold/hot temperatures and stand 8-9 hours/ day Some weekends as necessary Knowledge in medical terminology preferred.Trustworthy to handle confidential matters/information This position is available on the 3rd Shift. EOE/Vets/Disability
$46k-60k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
7339 - Educational Interpreter
Murray Independent Schools 4.2
Sign language interpreter job in Murray, KY
Qualifications:
Hold minimum of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in interpreting, education or related field.
Hold National association for the Deaf (NAD) certification (NAD IV - Advanced or NAD V - Master) or hold Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or other certification as recognized by KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:030.
Minimum of two years' experience interpreting in an educational setting or related field with supporting documentation.
Consideration for additional compensation may be given for additional college credit acquired deaf/blind interpreting and work done outside of school hours.
Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law. Must meet health requirements as specified in a district personnel policy.
Licensure Requirements: Must hold Full Licensure issued by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing per KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:030 and meet Continuing Educational Requirements as outlined in 201 KAR 39:090
Basic Function:
Interpreting and/or transliterating of English and signed concepts to any necessary specialized vocabulary used by a student, staff or visitors. Necessary specialized vocabularies may include, but are not limited to American SignLanguage, English-based signlanguage, cued speech, and/or oral transliterating.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Serve as an integral member of the educational team serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the educational environment according to the specifications of the student's individual education program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom, laboratory, field trip, assembly, and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning. Reports To: Principal Representative
Duties: ?
Use recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf and hard-of-hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, students and visitors. ?
Attend classes with deaf and hard-of-hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions and other audible classroom activities. ?
Interpret at meetings, conferences, appointments, field trips, assembly, and other educational activities. ?
Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or supervisors. ?
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating. ?
Serve as a professional member of the education team in the appropriate Admissions and Release Committee process.
Participate in professional development as relevant to the interpreting experience. ? Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. ? Perform other duties assigned as related to communication accessibility of assigned student but only if duties do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s).
The statements outlined above in the description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Terms of Service:
Salary and workdays to be established by the Board.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified (or Classified) Personnel
$35k-43k yearly est. 60d+ ago
ASL Staff Interpreter
League for The Blind and Disabled 3.4
Sign language interpreter job in Fort Wayne, IN
JOB OPENING
The League
for the Blind & Disabled
DeafLink
ASL Staff Interpreter
The League's DeafLink Program is seeking a dedicated, hard-working and self-motivated ASL Staff Interpreter to join our team.
1. Would you like to have a steady paycheck?
2. Do you want to be paid to do your required CEU training?
3. Do you want professional dues and one test paid for per year?
4. How about medical insurance that only costs $4 per month and FREE dental and long-term disability insurance coverage?
5. Don't you crave to work with an amazing team? We really are a fun group!
If you answered YES, then don't wait another minute! We are scheduling interviews THIS week!
Apply through The League at ******************************
More details:
This full-time, exempt position provides American SignLanguageinterpreting primarily in Northeast Indiana. Interpreting services include medical, educational, business, and governmental settings. The ideal candidate should have a strong work-ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and be motivated to serve our community. Prefer a qualified person with a disability.
Essential Duties/Skills/Responsibilities/Qualifications
· Provide signlanguageinterpreting services in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio.
· Provide emergency pager/on-call services one week per month with additional compensation.
· Submit accurate and complete assignment reports that are consistent with information contained in the DeafLink Interpreter Handbook and The League's policies and procedures.
· Maintain compliance with business needs as well as entities that provide credentials for interpreting in the DeafLink service area.
· Meet the required minimum third party annual billing hours.
· Bachelor's degree and/or RID Certification, required. Experience with legal, performance and mental health interpreting, preferred.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
You will become an important part of an extraordinary team at a company whose mission is to empower people with disabilities. As a full-time member of our staff, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
· $4.00 per month for employee Health Insurance (only $48.00 a year!)
· $3,000 Health Reimbursement Account fund for out-of-pocket medical expenses
· FREE employee dental coverage, long-term disability, and salary-based group life insurance
· Optional benefits include vision, voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance
· Bonus structure based on employee and program performance
· Employee retirement investments can begin on day 1 and after two Decembers, the company will contribute 4.5% of your gross salary into a Simplified Employer Plan.
· 14 paid holidays, paid vacation after 6 months, 2 personal days upon hire, and sick time accrues monthly.
Salary $40,000 - $60,000 based on qualifications and certifications
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 or until filled
EOE / Drug Free Workplace / E-Verify
LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND AND DISABLED INC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company
$40k-60k yearly 11d ago
Educational Interpreter Level I, II, III
Boone County Schools 3.7
Sign language interpreter job in Kentucky
Classified - Professional
Date Available: ASAP
Internal Transfer Deadline: 08/02/2024 180 DAYS/ 6.50 HOURS PER DAY/M-F
TITLE: Educational Interpreter Level I, II, III
QUALIFICATIONS:
Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate(G13, Level I on pay scale) or
Has an Associate's degree, preferably from an Interpreter Training Program, and minimum of 2 years' experience interpreting in an educational setting or working in a deaf community(G13, Level II on pay scale) or
Has a Bachelor's degree, preferably from an Interpreter Training Program, and minimum of 3 years' experience interpreting in an educational setting or working in a deaf community, or 7 years' experience may be accepted(G13, Level III on pay scale).
Has the ability to read and follow written directions
Has Temporary license from the KY Board of Interpreters and actively working with a mentor to achieve a full licensure or has full license.
Has the ability for correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Has good command of American SignLanguage, Signed Exact English, Signed Exact English and other recognized modes of communication with in the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Has the ability to interpret in both sign to voice and voice to sign
Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate, relate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education Services
JOB GOAL: To provide interpreting and other instructionally related services to hearing disabled students and to facilitate communication among hearing disabled students and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other school personnel
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be familiar with and follow written policies, procedures, and directions from the supervisor related to job responsibilities
Attend and interpret the educational setting, including, but not limited to:
Classrooms
Laboratories
Field trips
Assemblies
Sports practices and competitions
School sponsored extracurricular activities
Meetings/conferences
Graduation ceremonies
All other educational opportunities provided to students.
Assist hearing impaired students in communicating with faculty, staff, administrators, and others
Confer with instructors and others regarding the special needs and concerns of individual hearing impaired students
Serve as a professional member of the educational team in the Admission and Release Committee (ARC) process
Attend in service programs and faculty meetings as directed by supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned that do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Hourly (Grade 13, Level I, II, III)
6.5 per day
32.5 per wk.
180 days
9 ¼ months
Board approved 8-1-94, Revised 9-11-08, Revised 4-21-2016, Revised 6/9/2016
$48k-61k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Educational Interpreter
Floyd County Schools 4.3
Sign language interpreter job in Kentucky
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 approve
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 SignLanguage, English-based signlanguage, 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.
$41k-57k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Educational Interpreter - Crown Point High School
Crown Point Community School Corporation 4.2
Sign language interpreter job in Crown Point, IN
Exceptional Education
Date Available: 11/24/2025
Position Title:
Educational Interpreter
Location Code:
Central Office
Department:
Exceptional Education
Employee Status:
Employee
Revision Date:
6/10/2021
Full-time/ Part time Status:
Part Time
FLSA Status:
Excluded
Working Period:
194 Days
Bargaining Unit Status:
no
Date Approved by Board:
Qualifications, Education and Licensure: The Educational Interpreter must be able to perform the attached essential job functions and satisfactorily demonstrate the competencies for certified staff. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements:
Proof of high school diploma or the equivalent
Verification of passage of the EIPA written test
Verification of 3.5 or higher on EIPA skill test
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The educational interpreter's primary function is to facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school system. The educational interpreter provides interpreting and support services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing being educated in the school district. Other duties that may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting include tutoring, participation in meetings and being an active member of the school's educational team.
Responsibilities:
The primary role of the educational interpreter is to serve as a facilitator of communication: to interpret. When the need arises for both interpreting and some other task (e.g. recess/hall supervision, tutoring, etc.), interpreting takes priority and should not be interrupted.
Provide interpreting and/or transliterating services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, in student's modality, in the school setting.
Participate in educational team activities either in person or via a report. Activities may include team meeting, Individualized Education Program (IEP) conference and/or informal staffings. Input from the interpreter may involve information regarding communication strategies and progress related to the child's use of the interpreter.
Serve as a liaison between the students who are deaf or hard of hearing, hearing peers, staff and faculty members.
Consult and communicate with TOD and assist in providing in-services to hearing students, staff and parents as requested in regard to signlanguage, deafness, Deaf culture, interpreting and consumer education.
Provide interpreting for school functions outside of the classroom, extracurricular activities and parent meetings when requested in advance.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal when this does not conflict with the primary responsibility of interpreting.
At times, when it does not interfere with their service as interpreters, educational interpreters may be asked to assist the teacher with some of the more routine classroom duties.
Use any scheduled preparation time to preview materials, conference with teachers, record data in logs, research signs, etc.
Maintain confidentiality: “What goes on in the classroom stays in the classroom.” Maintain professional standards as delineated in the Code of Ethics of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
ADA Physical Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires frequent changes in sitting, standing and walking throughout the day. The employee may also need to do frequent bending and/or kneeling in order to reach technology components. The employee must frequently speak and hear as well as utilize the telephone and computer. The position requires lifting and carrying technology components.
$43k-55k yearly est. 55d ago
Spanish Interpreter
Indiana Public Schools 3.6
Sign language interpreter job in Indianapolis, IN
District Interpreter Job Description Job Title: District Interpreter Reports to: Director of Student and Community Services Primary Purpose: Provide effective communication between the District, school, student's family and appropriate public agencies. Provide oral and written communication from English/Spanish and Spanish/English for various
documents, meetings and school activities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
● Ability to fluently read, write, and speak in English and Spanish
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
● Proficiency in Google applications (Google documents, Google Spreadsheet, etc.)
● Exceptional organizational, and interpersonal skills
● Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated and able to multi-task
● Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from
diverse cultures or backgrounds in English and Spanish
● Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district personnel
● Ability to work collaboratively with others
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of translation and interpretation experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Translate both written and verbal communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to
English.
2. Provide interpretations as required by phone conferences or in person.
3. Translate district-wide/school letters and documents.
4. Proofread other translations and provide feedback.
5. Serve as interpreter for Special Educations programs conferences
6. Serve as interpreter for District events
7. Serve as a liaison between school and community.
Work Place Expectations:
1. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a
neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
2. Have regular and punctual attendance.
3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
4. Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Other:
● Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
● Participate in department/faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
● Other duties as assigned.
$23k-33k yearly est. 60d+ ago
2nd Shift Spanish Translator
TG Kentucky Corporation 3.4
Sign language interpreter job in Lebanon, KY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Document Translation support for all areas. Reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained. If necessary, using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used.
Proofreading and editing final translated versions.
Composes and types letters and correspondence: Spanish and English.
Provides translation during meetings, conference calls, plant tours etc., preparing reports which includes gathering and summarizing data.
Interpret in manufacturing related meetings, production management and production system related meetings.
Communicate all HR related questions/concerns to the Translation Supervisor in order to resolve.
Basic TM training support on the floor or classroom as needed.
Support HR with Interviews, Benefits, Recruitment, Retention and employee concerns, etc.
Establishes and maintains highly confidential files and records.
Prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
Being sensitive to the culture of the original languages and the target languages during the translation process
Perform interpreting duties in a professional manner.
Adhere to professional standards as outlined by our rules and regulations
Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficient in translation and communication of Spanish and English language
Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to work as part of a collaborative team in a professional business office
Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects under strict deadlines
Highly motivated self-starter with some business experience required
Highly organized and efficient.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree preferred; or equivalent experience
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
In both English and Spanish language - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively after groups of team members.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is necessary. The ability to express numbers as a decimal, convert numbers into percentages and from percentages to whole numbers, ability to express numbers as a fraction and perform basic math operations using positive and negative numbers and as ratios or averages.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
$41k-58k yearly est. 30d ago
Educational Interpreter I
Bath County Schools
Sign language interpreter job in Kentucky
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent AND Graduation from an
Interpreter Training Program.
2. Meet Continuing Educational Requirements as outlined in 201 KAR
39:090.
3. Must hold Temporary License or Full License issued by the Kentucky
Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing per KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:030 or 201 KAR 39:070 and obtain
Continuing Educational Requirements as outlined in 201 KAR 39:090.
4. If License is temporary, actively working with a mentor to achieve
full licensure.
5. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent of Board may
find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS:
Principal and Teacher of the Hearing Impaired, DOSE
SUPERVISES:
Not Applicable
JOB GOAL:
Serve as an integral member of the educational team-serving students
who are deaf or hard of hearing in the educational environment according to the specifications of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom, laboratory, field trip, assembly, and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Apply interpreting and/or transliterating of English and signed concepts in the educational environment to facilitate communication between
Deaf and hard of hearing students and other students, faculty, staff, or visitors via specialized vocabularies including, but not limited to, American SignLanguage, English-based signlanguage, cued speech, and/or oral transliterating.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1, Perform recognized interpreting and/or transliterating skills to facilitate communication between deaf
and hard of hearing students and others. These may include, but are not limited to:
*Class preparation time; such as, the review of written material
*Specialized development; such as, the preview of audio/video material
*Parent/teacher conferences
*Provision of note taking services
2. Attend classes with deaf and hard of hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions, and other
audible classroom activities,
3. Interpret into spoken English the question and verbal presentations of deaf and hard of hearing
students.
4. Assist deaf and hard of hearing students in communicating with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and
Others.
5. Interpret at meeting, conferences, appointments, and during other educational activities, such as field
Trips and assemblies.
6. Serve as a professional member of the education team in the appropriate Admissions and Release
Committee process providing input on successful strategies, student strengths, student
Weaknesses, and student progress.
7. Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational
team and/or supervisors.
8. Work independently with some direction.
9. Participate in professional development as relevant to the interpreting experience.
10.Adhere to procedures including confidentiality and health and safety practices as specified by
Federal, State, and Local Education Agency requirements.
11. Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or
transliterating.
12.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with Deaf and Hard-of
Hearing students and others.
13.Knowledgeable of American SignLanguage, Signed English, Signed Exact English and/or other
Recognized modes of communication used within the Deaf and Hard-of Hearing community.
14.Uses correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
15.Values, behavior, and language of the American Deaf culture; stays abreast of Legal rights
of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Interpreter Code of Ethics as outlined in KRS 309.300-319
under 201 KAR 39:120.
16.Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, Supervisor, Director of Special Education, or the
Superintendent as related to communication accessibility of assigned student(s), but only if
duties do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s).
TERM OF SERVICE:
Salary and workdays/jobs to be established by the Board
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions
of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
$31k-49k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Educational Interpreter - District Wide
Kenton County School District
Sign language interpreter job in Kentucky
Classified - Professional/Educational Interpreter
Date Available: 08/07/2025
Closing Date:
until filled
Internal Transfer Deadline: April 8, 2025
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 for 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
QUALIFICATIONS for 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
QUALIFICATIONS for 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.
DISTINGUISING 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 SignLanguage, 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 of, 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 limitedto 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 deafand 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 othereducational activities
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successfulinterpreting and/or transliterating
Perform other duties as assigned that do not interfere with the community and accessibility of assigned students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
185 Calendar Days
Pay Grade from KCSD Classified Employees Salary Schedule:
Level 1 = INTR
Level 2 = INTM
LEvel 3 = INTI
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by an Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director, or designee.
$31k-49k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Educational Interpreter III 2025-2026
Franklin Cty
Sign language interpreter job in Frankfort, KY
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT (CAN) CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Franklin County Schools
652 Chamberlin Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40601
**************
JOB TITLE
Educational Interpreter III
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE
Classified Salary Schedule/Grade 114
CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS
182 days x 7 hours
EXEMPT STATUS
Non Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE
7339
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
Classified
DATE APPROVED
August 10, 2025
BASIC FUNCTION
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 SignLanguage, English-based signlanguage, cued speech, and/or oral transliterating.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Serve as an integral member of the educational team serving students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing in the educational environment according to the specifications of the student's individualized education program (IEP). This environment includes the classroom, laboratory, field trip, assembly and other educational sites that are deemed appropriate for student learning.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Use 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
Attend classes with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students to interpret lectures, discussions and other audible classroom activities
Interpret at meetings, conferences, appointments, field trip, assembly, and other educational activities
Utilize planning time to meet with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and\or supervisors
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and\or transliterating
Serve as a professional member of the education team in the appropriate Admissions and Release Committee process
Participate in professional development as relevant to the interpreting experience
Perform other duties assigned as related to communication accessibility of assigned student but only if duties do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s)
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
American SignLanguage, Signed English, Signed Exact English and/or other recognized modes of communication used within the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Basics of core content/curriculum
Values, behavior, and language of the American Deaf culture
Legal rights of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Interpreter Code of Ethics as outlined in KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:120
Ability to:
Facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students and others including faculty, staff, administrators, other students or visitors
Interpret into spoken English the questions and verbal presentations of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing student, faculty, staff or visitors
Work independently with some direction
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students and others
Serve as a mentor when appropriate as per KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:070
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Hold National Association for the Deaf (NAD) certification (NAD III - Intermediate, NAD IV - Advanced, NAD V - Master) or hold Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification or other certification as recognized by KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:090
Minimum of two years of experience interpreting in an education setting or related field with supporting documentation, or
Graduation from an Interpreter Training Program may be accepted in lieu of experience
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Must hold Temporary License or Full License issued by the Kentucky board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing per KRS 309.300-319 under 201 KAR 39:030 or 201 KAR 39:070 and obtain Continuing Educational Requirements as outlined in 201 KAR 39:090.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Compensation established by board approved salary schedule each year. Contract is issued annually.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.
$31k-49k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Educational Interpreter (2023-2024 school year)
Michigan City Area Schools 4.0
Sign language interpreter job in Michigan City, IN
General Purpose
The educational interpreter's primary function is to facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school system. The educational interpreter provides interpreting and support services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing being educated in the school district. Other duties that may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting include tutoring, participation in meetings, and being an active member of the school's educational team. The primary role of the educational interpreter is to serve as a facilitator of communication: to interpret. When the need arises for both interpreting and some other task (e.g. recess/hall supervision, tutoring, etc.), interpreting takes priority and should not be interrupted.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide expressive and voice interpreting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in general education classes
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide tutoring/review services as necessary for students who are deaf or hard of hearing when it does not interfere with the task of interpreting.
Assist with the set up of note-taking services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, when necessary.
Participate in educational team activities either in person or via a report. Activities may include team meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) conference,s and/or informal staff meetings. Input from the interpreter may involve information regarding communication strategies and progress related to the child's use of the interpreter.
Serve as a liaison between the students who are deaf or hard of hearing, hearing peers, staff, and faculty members.
Lead or assist in providing in-services to hearing students, staff, and parents as requested in regard to signlanguage, deafness, Deaf culture, interpreting, and consumer education.
Provide interpreting for school functions outside of the classroom, extracurricular activities, and parent meetings when requested in advance. (Compensation by the school district for interpreting services provided outside of normal school hours should also be agreed upon in advance.)
Use any scheduled preparation time (comparable to teacher preparation time) to preview materials, conference with teachers, record data in logs, research signs, etc.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to the position.
Maintain professional standards.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in American SignLanguage, or similar field, preferred
Relevant experience
Meet professional education requirements of Michigan City Area Schools and the State of Indiana
Possess or be eligible for a permit in Educational Interpreting in the State of Indiana
Possess basic knowledge of special education laws and regulations and can follow developed procedures
Salary and Benefits
Payment Type:
Salary, per MCEA Agreement
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, annuity contribution, ITRF, life insurance
The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at ************** for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at ************** for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at **************.
How much does a sign language interpreter earn in Elizabethtown, KY?
The average sign language interpreter in Elizabethtown, KY earns between $28,000 and $76,000 annually. This compares to the national average sign language interpreter range of $26,000 to $70,000.
Average sign language interpreter salary in Elizabethtown, KY