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Educational Interpreter I-RDC- (Language Interpreter/Translator) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education, Winchester, KY, United States


Educational Interpreter I-District- (Language Interpreter/Translator) 2026-2027
Clark County School District DISTRICT WIDE - Winchester, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details
Job ID:

5662463

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$19.06 to $25.68 Per Hour

Job Description
Class Code:

7338

Class Title:

Educational Interpreter I (Language Interpreter/Translator)

Reports To:

Administrative Director of Exceptional Children Services, Preschool and Mental Health Services/English Language Learner (ELL) Coordinator

Basic Function:

The Language Interpreter/Translator must have completed high school or have a GED as well as being proficient in the required language.

Assists teachers in fulfilling the goals of the second language program by providing appropriate language instruction/interpretation to the students assigned to such classes.

Assists in the implementation of education programs by aiding students in accessing academic core content.

Representative Duties:

Among the duties which may be performed by a Language Interpreter/Translator pertaining to a non-English speaking student are to:

Interpret abstract language meanings.

Communicate with the student’s teacher(s) to fully understand the child’s academic needs.

Translate class lectures and assignments with proficiency.

Assist student in understanding and completing homework.

Translate to English permission slips, report cards, progress reports, and all other notes, papers, and forms to be signed by parents.

Translate and interpret all notes written by parents and sent to school.

Help enroll new non-English speaking students in school.

Translate between parents and teachers during in-school meetings.

Make telephone calls to the student’s home to speak with a parent or guardian if and when necessary and requested by a teacher, principal, or supervisor.

Make a home visit in the instance that no other means of communication is available, in the event of an emergency, yet only in the company of another school system employee.

Provide appropriate language instruction to students under the supervision of the certified classroom teacher.

Assist teachers, parents and local school personnel in fulfilling instructional goals of the second language program.

Provide instruction, counseling, appropriate learning materials and experiences for the participants and provide continuous evaluation of students’ progress and achievement.

Plan and implement parent and child interactions and activities.

Maintain accurate records on the program and provide data to appropriate personnel.

Plan regularly with staff and participate in appropriate school meetings and activities.

Comply with policies, rules and regulations of the School District and of any state and/or federal regulatory agency where appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Culture of students for which services are being implemented.

Curriculum addressed of assigned students.

Federal and state regulations governing the services of ELL students.

Support services for ELL families within the system and/or community.

Ability to:

Assist assigned students with class assignments, homework, and translation of languages pertinent to student grade level.

Comply with district policy and procedures related to employee responsibilities and expectations.

Attend to responsibilities on a regular and minimally interrupted basis.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Demonstrated proficiency in two (2) languages, English and the appropriate language.

Experience in working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.

Knowledge of or receptive to philosophy, policy and methodology of the U.S. educational system.

Experience in teaching multi-age groups.

Salary Table 3

Board Approved 03/15/11

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Kent Coogle , Lead ELL

DISTRICT WIDE

Email: Kent.Coogle@clark.kyschools.us

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