HEARINGS INTERPRETER Staff Interpreter - ASL/English

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.
• 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.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience interpreting and translating between English and a second language for the required education.
• 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).
• Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

Must meet state licensure requirements to work as an Interpreter.

Special Requirements

• New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.
• Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

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.

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.

Benefits

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

• Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If unable to apply online, 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.
• Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
• 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 and disabled 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.

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