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.
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Job Summary |
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Qualifications |
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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. |
EducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/
Preferred
| Bachelor's Degree | (Documented American Sign Language Interpreting experience) | Required |
Preferred
| State of Tennessee Educational Interpreter Licensure | Required |
Essential FunctionsEssential 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. |
| Professional American Sign Language interpreting skills and effective interpersonal skills |
| • | 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. |
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions |
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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 DemandsPhysical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeight
| 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 EnvironmentWorking ConditionN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantly
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| 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 |
| Is Approved: | ☒ |