Sign Language Interpreter- Special Education

Serves as an intermediary of communication for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Responsibilities

• Provides sign and voice interpreting using American Sign Language, conceptually accurate signed English, or a combination of the two, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Clarifies information for students by restating or paraphrasing the information.
• Explains the role and responsibilities of a sign language interpreter to students and staff.
• Assists students in the development of their receptive and expressive sign language skills, including expansion of signed vocabulary (e.g., use of visuals, picture/sign references, previewing content signs with students), expansion of the signed presentation, and finger spelling skills.
• Assists students in developing self-advocacy skills necessary to properly access interpreting services.
• Assists students and staff in effectively accessing interpreting services.
• Assists school personnel in the implementation of classroom accommodations and modifications related to students’ hearing loss and communication modality.
• Collaborates with the school team to develop and document the sign communication skills of students with hearing loss.
• Completes documentation required of interpreters in Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized sign language interpreter training program, or RID NIC Certification, or RID Educational Certificate.
• Experience in a K-12 environment preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of educational interpreting, hearing loss, and deaf culture.
• Skill in interpreting American Sign Language and conceptually accurate signed English, including excellent receptive and expressive interpreting skills.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Positive human relations skills demonstrated by the ability to establish effective working relationships with students and staff in an educational setting.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information and function in a professional manner in the role of a sign language interpreter.

Working Conditions

• The work of this class is generally performed in school, community setting, and office environments.
• Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, assistive technology, and limited physical activities.
• Required independent travel to school, community settings, and offices throughout the county.
• Employees in this class may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on the schedules of students.

Pay

Grade 11/13 depending on education. $33.72–$66.18 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Interpreters Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2026). This position may be eligible for extra duty activity pay, as approved by the Supervisor/Principal.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• 403(b)/457 retirement plans.
• Sick leave, paid holidays, personal business days, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.
• Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.