HEARINGS INTERPRETER (Staff Interpreter - ASL/ English)

Maryland School for the Deaf; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf seeks a Staff Interpreter to provide interpreting services for students, families, staff, and visitors. The role includes in-person and virtual interpretation across IEPs, meetings, trainings, and events at the Columbia Campus and off-site locations.

Requires high school diploma, 3 years of English–ASL interpretation, and RID/NAD certification preferred. A driver’s license and background check are required, with three letters of recommendation requested.

Qualifications

• Three years of English–ASL interpretation experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• RID or NAD certification preferred.
• Valid Maryland driver’s license.
• Background check required; three letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret from Sign to Voice and Voice to Sign in IEPs, board meetings, personnel matters, staff trainings, conferences, home visits, classrooms, events, etc.
• Provide in-person and virtual interpreting at MSD and off-site locations.
• Perform administrative tasks related to interpreting assignments.

Skills

ASL/English interpreting

Bilingual communication

Interpreting experience

Education

High school diploma

RID/NAD certification

Interpreter Preparation degree

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language and English across comprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life programs. In partnership with families and communities, we empower students to think critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

The Staff Interpreter will provide interpreting services while working with, but not limited to, students, families, employees, visitors, school resource officer (SRO), members of the public, other state employees, state legislators, etc. in-person at both the MSD campus and off-site locations as well as virtually.

POSITION DUTIES

Facilitate communication by interpreting from Sign to Voice and/or from Voice to Sign in a variety of settings (IEPs, board meetings, personnel and administrative matters, staff trainings, parent/teacher conferences, home visits, classroom, school events, social situations, etc.) by conveying the content and spirit of the speaker using the language most readily understood by the person(s) being served. Perform administrative tasks associated with interpreting related assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of experience providing formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language. Formal interpretation services may include documented work as a volunteer interpreter for a nonprofit, human service or faith-based organization.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute courses from an accredited college or university, on a year-for-year basis, for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language for the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a post-secondary degree program in Interpreter Preparation/Training.
Interpreting certification granted by a national certifying board (RID or NAD). A copy of your current certificate must be attached to your application.
Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees must meet state licensure requirements to be a Hearings Interpreter.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568). Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

SELECTION PROCESS

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual 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.