What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Interpreter position at Pulaski Community School District?
Vacancy Details
Title
Educational Interpreter
School/Building
District Wide
Number of Openings
2
URL
N/A
Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)
Open until filled
Contact
Name
Lara Kuchenbecker
Title
Assistant Director of Student Services
Email
lbkuchenbecker@pulaskischools.org
Phone
(920)822-6026
Position Details
Position Start Date
8/25/2025
Salary/Wage
dependent upon experience
Terms/Schedule
9 month, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week, when school is in session
Appointment Type
Part Time
Description
Join our Pulaski team as an Educational Interpreter and make a meaningful impact by bridging communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students! You'll play a vital role in ensuring equal access to education by interpreting classroom instruction, school activities, and social interactions. If you're passionate about inclusion and certified in Educational Interpreting, we want to hear from you! Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, when school is in session
Job Goal: The interpreter provides interpreting and/or transliterating services for deaf and hearing students in the educational environment. This environment includes classrooms, field trips, assemblies, counseling sessions, club meetings, extracurricular activities, IEP meetings, and other educational settings. The interpreter facilitates communication through use of sign language, spoken English, cultural mediation, and knowledge about visual accessibility.
Essential Job Functions:
Communication:
- provide interpreting and/or transliterating services for deaf consumers and hearing students in the educational environment
- facilitate communication through use of sign language, spoken English, cultural mediation, and knowledge about accessibility
- interpret within:
o social and academic settings
o direct and overheard conversations
o class instruction, lectures, and tests
o assemblies, field trips, etc.
Confidentiality:
- keep all assignment-related information strictly confidential
- if requested, give information to the IEP team about the student’s skills regarding use of interpreting services
Must be able to:
arrive at work promptly and attend regularly
follow directions and work well with others
work under the stress of deadlines
concentrate and perform tasks accurately
react to change productively
perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Educational Interpreter/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Certification (License #884).
Completion of an interpreter preparation program or equivalent experience.
Ability to interpret/translate (expressive and voice) at a normal conversational rate.
Ability to provide oral interpreting/transliterating (expressive and voice).
Ability to carry out, under supervision of professional staff, programs established for student(s).
Demonstrated ability to:
work collaboratively
carry out emergency/crisis response procedures
perform all computer technology tasks associated with the position
maintain confidentiality
communicate positively/effectively with students, parents, staff, patrons
Commitment to the Pulaski Board of Education Educational Philosophy
Demonstrated skills in positive human relations and cultural competence.
Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict management.
Candidate Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
