Temp: Special Education Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreter

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Maryland seeks a Special Education Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreter to facilitate communication between deaf/hard of hearing students and staff. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, interprets sign language effectively, and maintains confidentiality. Previous experience in an educational setting is preferred. This role is crucial in ensuring students have access to instruction and extracurricular activities, fostering inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Previous interpreting experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) Certification or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between deaf/hard of hearing students and staff.
• Provides interpreter services for academic and extracurricular activities.
• Maintains interpreter code of ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Fluent sign language skills

Excellent listening, verbal, and written English skills

Ability to accurately interpret conversation

Knowledge of education-related terminology

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

Job description

Overview

Title Code: Temp: Special Education Deaf & Hard of Hearing Interpreter

This position is posted to create a pool of interpreters for anticipated needs. Eligible candidates will be contacted when assignments become available.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for facilitating communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their teachers, hearing peers and other school staff to support access to instruction in the educational setting, including extra-curricular school activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides interpreter services for both academic and extra-curricular school activities.
• Interprets/transliterates sign to voice or voice to sign; instruction, directions, questions, answers and remarks, conveying the content and the intent of the message in the mode of communication determined appropriate for the student (American Sign Language, Manually coded English, spoken language etc.).
• Becomes familiar with vocabulary and class content to ensure that information is interpreted with accuracy and clarity.
• Paraphrases or interprets the language of instruction appropriate for the student\'s level of understanding.
• Assesses the physical environment of the classroom and positions self to maximize student\'s visual access to teacher, media and Educational Interpreter.
• Assists with staff trainings related to educational interpreting in the school setting.
• Fosters appropriate use of the Educational Interpreter in a variety of settings.
• Maintains interpreter code of ethics and confidentiality.
• Reflects positive, professional attitude and appearance.
• Complies with all school policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Other: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) completion preferred.

Experience

• Previous interpreting experience in educational setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Fluent sign language skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written English language skills.
• Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.
• Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.
• Knowledge of education related terminology.
• Willingness to enhance educational interpreting skills and knowledge by pursuing training and professional development.
• Demonstrate professionalism and exercise judgment consistent with working in an academic setting.
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative relationships with professionals and school staff and diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Sign Language

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) Certification issued by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) and Center for Assessment of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) preferred; or
• Hold or be eligible for National Interpreter Certification (NIC) issued by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) and Center for Assessment of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) preferred.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Keyboarding
• Talking
• Hearing
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment:

Travel Requirements

• N/A