Freelance ASL Interpreter, Montgomery County Public Schools

ContextGlobal Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Net 30 payments

Direct deposit

Tailored job assignments

Job summary

ContextGlobal Inc. is seeking ASL interpreters to support students, staff, and community members across Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

Role involves facilitating communication between ASL and English, with consideration for cultural and linguistic differences. Freelance assignments are common, with employee options available for the right fit; clearance is required before onboarding.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language and English voicing.
• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (graduates of accredited programs preferred).
• One year of experience as an ASL interpreter, or recent graduate of an accredited Interpreter Training Program.
• Proficient signing and voicing skills; strong knowledge of educational vocabulary, ASL, and Deaf culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective communication facilitation between multiple parties, working to and from ASL and English.
• Understand cultural and linguistic differences between communities and respond accordingly.

Skills

ASL fluency

English voicing

Interpreting skills

Educational vocabulary

Deaf culture knowledge

Education

Interpreter Training Program completion

Job description

ContextGlobal is seeking ASL interpreters to provide support to students, staff, and community members across Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

Role Expectations

• Provide effective communication facilitation between multiple parties, working to and from ASL and English
• Understand cultural and linguistic differences between communities and respond accordingly

Certification

• Non-certified interpreters with strong skills are needed for student and community assignments
• Certified interpreters (RID, NAD IV or V, or a BEI equivalent) are needed for staff, employee, and ADA assignments

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language and English voicing
• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (graduates of accredited programs preferred)
• One year of experience as an ASL interpreter, or recent graduate of an accredited Interpreter Training Program
• Proficient signing and voicing skills
• Strong knowledge of educational vocabulary, ASL, and Deaf culture

Core Competencies

• Ethical decision-making
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of educational, corporate, and/or community vocabulary
• Strong understanding of cultural and linguistic differences between communities
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and dependable with paperwork and timekeeping
• Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct

Pay

$45 to $65 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Net 30 payments, direct deposit.

Pre-Employment Screenings

Because this work is in public schools, every assignment requires clearance. You will begin the criminal background check and fingerprinting process through MCPS or an MCPS-approved agency before your onboarding with us is complete, and clearance must be finished before your first assignment. ContextGlobal will reimburse the cost of the fingerprinting once you are cleared. An invoice must be provided with a valid copy of the receipt of payment.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive rates
• Net 30 payments
• Direct deposit
• Tailored job assignments (no blast emails)

While we prioritize freelance interpreters, an employee option is available for the right fit.

About ContextGlobal

ContextGlobal, Inc. is a language service provider delivering top-tier translation, interpreting, and consulting services to a select clientele in the Washington Metropolitan area. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies and government organizations. We are quality-focused, customer-first, and committed to building a diverse and highly qualified team.