Sign Language Educational Interpreter II

Work Year Calendar and Hours

10-month position (190 days / year), 7 hours per day. Daily work hours vary by location.

Salary

Support Salary Scale Grade S15: $36.56 per hour starting. This position is non-exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor and Standards Act. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System.

Role

The Educational Interpreter II provides sign language services for students, faculty, staff, families, and community stakeholders eligible to receive such services through Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS).

Essential Functions

Reporting directly to the Coordinator of Interpreting Services, the Educational Interpreter II performs the following duties:

Facilitates Communication Through The Following Activities:

When interpreting for a student:

• Interprets/transliterates information, accurately conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the sender in the communication mode determined by the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team
• Interprets/transliterates situations outside the classroom as appropriate and assigned
• Fosters appropriate use of an interpreter in a variety of settings

When interpreting for all other stakeholders eligible to receive interpreting services:

• Interprets/transliterates information, accurately conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the message in the communication mode preferred by the stakeholder

Coordinates facility logistics:

• Positioning self in a place that provides the best distance, lighting, background and angle for a clear line of sight to the speaker, media and interpreter
• Advocating the use of closed captioning and other technology devices

Maintains and continues professional growth and development:

• Uses preparation time effectively by acquiring and becoming familiar with materials, including but not limited to, topical content and technical vocabulary in textbooks and other media
• Collaborates with other interpreters throughout FCPS to share information, ideas, and signs
• Attends professional development sessions provided by FCPS

• Complies with the Code of Ethics set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Other Essential Functions:

• Participates in providing educators general information about social, emotional and cultural aspects of individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Shares best practices for those utilizing interpreting services
• Attends IEP Team meetings or provides information when requested by the school team
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Interpreting Services

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in Sign Language
• Completion of an interpreter training program from a higher education institute. Note: Three (3) years of successful experience as a sign language interpreter may be used in lieu of training program.
• Certification from one or more of the following: Registry of the Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS), Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA), National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in an educational setting
• Classroom interpreting experience
• Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs