Licensed Sign Language Interpreter Pool (2026-2027)

Licensed Sign Language Interpreter

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.

Job Summary

Provides sign language interpretation in all school environments for students who communicate through sign language

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. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

Education Education Level Education Details Required/

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree (Documented American Sign Language Interpreting experience) Required

Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/

Preferred

State of Tennessee Educational Interpreter Licensure

Required

Essential Functions Essential Function

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs Proficiency

Professional American Sign Language interpreting skills and effective interpersonal skills

Required for All Jobs

• Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

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. 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.

Physical Demands Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight

Stationary Position

X

Move/Traverse

X

Stationary Position/Seated

X

Transport/Lifting

X

Transport/Carrying

X

Exerting Force/Pushing

X

Exerting Force/Pulling

X

Ascend/Descend

X

Balancing

X

Position Self/Stooping

X

Position Self/Kneeling

X

Position Self/Crouching

X

Position Self/Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Feeling

X

Communicate/Talking

X

Communicate/Hearing

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Coordination

X

Notes: N/A - Not Applicable. Rarely - The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally - The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate. Frequently - The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly - The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy. Weight - The weight refers to the amount of force required to lift, carry, push, pull, or hold objects.

Working Environment Working Condition N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Humidity

Wet

Noise

Hazards

Temperature Change

Atmospheric Conditions

Vibration

Mechanical Parts

X

Job Title: Licensed Sign Language Interpreter

Job Code: 1002002

Job Family: 10 – Other Support Services

Sub-Family: Translators and Interpreters

Job Family SOC Code: 25-9000

Sub-Family SOC Code: 27-3091

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly

Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH011-H

Duration (Days): 201

Locations Type: Support Hub

Approved Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM

Date Last Edited: 2/13/2026 7:43:03 AM

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