Interpreter

Interpreter

Madison County Schools, Madison County Board of Education, Richmond, Kentucky.

Job : 5843605
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

This Interpreter position is a contract for 7 hours per day and 180 days per school year.

Coordinator of ESL & Migrant Services

Exempt

January 14, 2016 - Order #

Apply Spanish, English transliterating and/or other communication modalities in the educational environment to ensure access to information and maximum learning between students and faculty, staff, and other students.

• Attend and interpret the educational environment including but not limited to:
  • Classrooms
  • Laboratories
  • Meetings / conferences
  • All other educational opportunities provided to students
• Encourage communication and interactions between students and faculty, staff, administrators, students, and others.
• Meet with teachers and staff to coordinate efforts in achieving instructional goals of the educational team for English Language Learners (ELL).
• Make recommendations to instructional staff based on the learning styles of English Language Learner (ELL) students being served.
• Work closely with the director of district-wide services or appropriate staff to coordinate interpreting services based on the needs of ELL students in the district.
• Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting and/or transliterating.
• Work directly with English Language Learners (ELL) students to assist with student reaching proficiency in English.
• Provide translation for Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned that do not interfere with the communication accessibility of assigned student(s).
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Spanish Language and proficiency in communicating in Spanish and translating to English
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Kentucky Core Content and Program of Studies
• Applicable sections of the law, including Kentucky Administrative Regulations
• Language development of, and effective strategies for educating students whose primary language is not English
• Values, behavior, and language of various cultures
• Effective mentoring strategies based on best practices for interpreters

• Fully and effectively implement knowledge of the field of interpreting
• Mentor other educational interpreters
• Relate well to various cultures and backgrounds
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with administrators, teachers, and ELL staff
• Provide instructional staff with relevant information regarding student’s functional abilities in the classroom
• Provide PD strategies for teaching ELL students
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work independently with little direction
• Maintain current knowledge of school rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions

• 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
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably with interpreting and teaching experience
• 7 years interpreting experience may be accepted.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $27.38 to $32.68 Per Hour