Interpreter.Sign Language Licensed (2026-2027)

**1002002** **Job Code:**1002002 **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 student’s 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 student’s educational team. - Report progress and/or concerns to the student’s 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. **Education Qualifications** - Bachelor's Degree (Documented American Sign Language Interpreting experience) Required **Skills and Abilities** - Professional American Sign Language interpreting skills and effective interpersonal skills ### About the Company At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals. Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation. **Our Vision** Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known. **Our Mission** We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. **Our Core Values** Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures. *Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed t…