Title Code:

Interpreter: Sign Language

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides interpretation services for a deaf teacher, who teaches American Sign Language (ASL), in an academic setting. Facilitates teacher's communication with students, other school personnel, parents, and visitors. Provides support to teacher in providing instruction to students. In the teacher's absence, may be required to provide substitute teaching services.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

Evenings/Nights
Outside of normal business hours
Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Translates classroom instruction and activities with an oral presentation in proper English syntax.
Interprets classroom discourse in order to facilitate effective communication between the teacher and the students.
Facilitates communication between teacher and students during non-academic activities.
Provides interpretation services for on-site meetings, workshops, parent conferences, professional development, and extracurricular activities which may include after-school activities.
Interprets inquiries from staff and parents.
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.

Experience

Experience in K-12 academic setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Demonstrated fluency ASL and English language skills.
Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.
Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.
Demonstrated professionalism and exercise judgment consistent with working in an academic setting.
Knowledge of school system terminology.
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 preferred.

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

Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

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: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
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: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

None:

Travel Requirements

10% day travel within the county

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	3/1/2024
Established Date:	7/1/2015
Title Code:	B05151
Title:	INTERPRETER: SIGN LANGUAGE
Alternate Title:	Sign Language Interpreter
Reports to Generic:	Senior Advisor;Coordinator
Reports to Specific:	ADVISOR SENIOR: EEO/ADA COMPLIANCE; COORDINATOR: SPECIAL SERVICES

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Human Resources
Business Unit:	EEO/ADA/Title IX
Department:
Negotiated Agreement:	N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	V
Days Worked:	191
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
Grade:	PG09 Click HERE to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 - Professional Staff).
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	10
Hours Worked:	8
Job Family:	Educational Support Services
Sub-Function:	Interpreters/Translators