HEARINGS INTERPRETER (Staff Interpreter - ASL/ English)

State of Maryland; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 27,443 - 42,497; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland benefits available.

Job summary

The State of Maryland seeks a part-time Staff Interpreter for the Maryland School for the Deaf, responsible for providing direct interpreting services in American Sign Language (ASL) and English across various settings, including IEPs and school events.

Ideal candidates will possess three years of formal interpreting experience, preferably with the required educational background. The position offers a salary range prorated between $27,443.00 and $42,497.50, with state benefits available.

Qualifications

• 3 years of formal interpretation services between English and ASL.
• Ability to facilitate communication across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct interpreting services in ASL and English.
• Facilitate communication in various settings including IEPs and meetings.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Interpreting and translation services

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary degree in Interpreter Preparation/Training

Job description

Position Overview

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) seeks Staff Interpreters to provide direct interpreting services in American Sign Language (ASL) and English to students, families, employees, school resource officer, members of the public, state employees, state legislators, etc., in-person at MSD campus and off-site locations as well as virtually.

This is a 12-month, part-time position. Salary range is prorated to $27,443.00 - $42,497.50.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication by interpreting from Sign to Voice and/or from Voice to Sign in a variety of settings, including IEPs, board meetings, personnel and administrative matters, staff trainings, parent/teacher conferences, home visits, classroom, school events, social situations, etc., while conveying the content and spirit of the speaker using the most appropriate language.

Perform administrative tasks associated with interpreting assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Three years of formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language. Formal interpretation services may include documented volunteer work with a nonprofit, human service or faith‑based organization.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute equivalent courses from an accredited college or university, on a year‑for‑year basis, for up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service as a non‑commissioned officer in interpreter/translator classification or interpreter/translator specialty codes in the foreign affairs field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a post‑secondary degree program in Interpreter Preparation/Training.
• Interpreting certification granted by a national certifying board (RID or NAD).
• Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

Must meet state licensure requirements to work as an Interpreter.

Special Requirements

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at no cost to the applicant.

Candidates must provide three letters of recommendation.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits available.

Equal Opportunity

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.