Hearings Interpreter; Interpreter - ASL​/English

Position Overview

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) seeks Staff Interpreters to provide direct interpreting services in American Sign Language (ASL) and English to students, families, employees, school resource officer, members of the public, state employees, state legislators, etc., in-person at MSD campus and off-site locations as well as virtually.

This is a 12-month, part-time position. Salary range is prorated to $27,443.00 - $42,497.50.

Facilitate communication by interpreting from Sign to Voice and/or from Voice to Sign in a variety of settings, including IEPs, board meetings, personnel and administrative matters, staff trainings, parent/teacher conferences, home visits, classroom, school events, social situations, etc., while conveying the content and spirit of the speaker using the most appropriate language.

Perform administrative tasks associated with interpreting assignments.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of formal interpretation and translation services between English and a second language. Formal interpretation services may include documented volunteer work with a nonprofit, human service or faith‑based organization.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute equivalent 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 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.

• 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.

Must meet state licensure requirements to work as an Interpreter.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at no cost to the applicant.

Candidates must provide three letters of recommendation.

State of Maryland benefits available.

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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.