Interpreter Sign Language Licensed Pool (2025-2026)

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

2d • $29

About The Position

Description Interpreter Sign Language Licensed Job Code: 80353 Job Family/Function: 10 - Other Support Services\Translators and Interpreters FLSA: Non-exempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH011-H Duration (days/year): 201 Locations(s): Support Hub We Are Team MNPS Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Job Summary Provides sign language interpretation in all school environments for students who communicate through sign language What you will do Provide professional and accurate sign language interpretation for designated students, both expressively and receptively, in the students communication mode in all school settings, including school sponsored extra-curricular activities. Facilitate communication between students who use American Sign Language, their hearing peers, classroom teachers and other school personnel. Provide other needed support services to designated students, attend meetings and in-services and participate as part of a students educational team. Report progress and/or concerns to the students Case Manager. Collect and record data of students performances and/or behavior and complete other duties as assigned. Follow strict codes of confidentiality. Effectively advocate for students communication needs across the school environment and participate in discussions with school personnel and related in-service trainings. Exhibit flexibility to school and schedule changes and demonstrate team support and cooperation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Documented American Sign Language Interpreting experience)
• Professional American Sign Language interpreting skills and effective interpersonal skills
• State of Tennessee Educational Interpreter Licensure Required

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and accurate sign language interpretation for designated students, both expressively and receptively, in the students communication mode in all school settings, including school sponsored extra-curricular activities.
• Facilitate communication between students who use American Sign Language, their hearing peers, classroom teachers and other school personnel.
• Provide other needed support services to designated students, attend meetings and in-services and participate as part of a students educational team.
• Report progress and/or concerns to the students Case Manager.
• Collect and record data of students performances and/or behavior and complete other duties as assigned.
• Follow strict codes of confidentiality.
• Effectively advocate for students communication needs across the school environment and participate in discussions with school personnel and related in-service trainings.
• Exhibit flexibility to school and schedule changes and demonstrate team support and cooperation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees