HEARINGS INTERPRETER (Staff Interpreter - ASL/ English)

Introduction

The\r\nMaryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment\r\nfor deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a\r\nbilingual education approach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language\r\nand English across comprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life\r\nprograms. In partnership with families and communities, we empower students to\r\nthink critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland School\r\nfor the Deaf (MSD) is seeking staff Interpreters to provide direct\r\ninterpreting services to students, families, employees, school resource\r\nofficer, and visitors in varying situations in American Sign Language (ASL)/English.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a 12-month, part-time\r\nposition, therefore the salary range will be prorated to $27,443.00 -\r\n$42,497.50.\r\n

GRADE

13\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

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.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Facilitate communication by interpreting from Sign to\r\nVoice and/or from Voice to Sign in a variety of settings (IEPs, board meetings,\r\npersonnel and administrative matters, staff trainings, parent/teacher\r\nconferences, home visits, classroom, school events, social situations, etc.) by\r\nconveying the content and spirit of the speaker using the language most readily\r\nunderstood by the person(s) being served.\r\nPerform administrative tasks associated with interpreting related\r\nassignments.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language for the required education.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Completion of a post-secondary degree program in Interpreter\r\nPreparation/Training.�\r\n\r\n\r\n- Interpreting certification granted by a national\r\ncertifying board (RID or NAD).��\r\n\r\n\r\n- Working knowledge of the\r\nRegistry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must meet state licensure requirements to work as an Interpreter.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject\r\nto a criminal background investigation at their own expense.� (Maryland\r\nCode, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates will need to\r\nprovide three letters of recommendation.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 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.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application\r\nprocess is STRONGLY preferred.� If unable to apply online, or if\r\nyou encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in\r\nperson before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and\r\nrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes\r\nwill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.\r\nAdditional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date\r\nand time.� Application inquiries or supplemental information can be\r\ndirected to the following:\r\n\r\n\r\nMailing\r\nAddress: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box\r\n894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n\r\n\r\nE-mail:\r\nemily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n\r\n\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031,\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nFax: 410-696-3084\r\n\r\n\r\nIndividuals from\r\ntraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged\r\nto apply. Bilingual and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply. As an\r\nequal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting,\r\nretaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's\r\ndiversity.� We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and\r\nencourage them to apply.\r\n