Staff Interpreter - ASL/English
Recruitment #21-003492-0002
Department | MD School for Deaf - Columbia - Admin |
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Date Opened | 10/18/2021 09:40:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/12/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $39,768.00 - $62,882.00/year |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
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HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Howard
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Introduction
Are you a Sign Language Interpreter who has a passion for improving the lives of children and their families? If you have a collaborative spirit and a desire to grow and develop within your field we would love to hear from you!
The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is seeking staff Interpreters to provide direct interpreting services to students, families, employees, school resource officer and visitors in varying situations in American Sign Language (ASL)/English.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Facilitate communication by interpreting from Sign to Voice and/or from Voice to Sign in a variety of settings (classroom, administrative, social) by conveying the content and spirit of the speaker using the language most readily understood by the person(s) being served.
Interpreter will mentor school security personnel in their efforts to acquire ASL skills and knowledge of the deaf community/culture.
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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044
E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
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.