Educational Interpreter (American Sign Language) Candidate Pool

About the role

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our application instructions. Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. More details about application requirements are found below. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. Under the direction of the Coordinator of Countywide Services, the Educational Interpreter provides interpreting and other support services for deaf/hard of hearing children in the school district. The primary function is to serve as a communication facilitator between children who are deaf/hard of hearing and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other school staff. Other duties that may be performed when not required to provide interpreting services include providing educational support and participating in meetings as a member of the education team. The function of an Educational Interpreter is to provide access to communication using American Sign Language, Cued Speech, and/or Oral Transliteration to and from spoken English through a complex process that requires a high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical skills.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
• Education:
• High school diploma or GED (equivalency).
• Certification/Licensure:
• Must hold one or more of the following and upload documentation to your application:
• Passing score on the EIPA Written Test, NIC Knowledge Exam, or CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam
• Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) Performance Test score of at least 3.7
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
• Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Certification
• Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) certification (including any National Association of the Deaf (NAD) certification)
• Experience as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter within the past two years.
• ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
• Makes the language of the classroom accessible to students who are deaf/hard of hearing through interpretation in the child's language level and communication mode as stated in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Reviews coursework materials in advance so that classroom activities and assignments can be conveyed clearly and accurately.
• Follows guidelines and procedures of the Department of Special Education (DSE) to provide support and interpretation assistance to deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Provides input and follow recommendations made by IEP teams related to students' interpreting needs (e.g., communication strategies, student progress with services, recommends resource materials related to student interpreting needs, etc.).
• Collaborates and serves as a liaison to DSE staff, classroom teachers, related service providers, parents, advocates, and other school staff.
• Performs other duties assigned by the school principal or designee when this does not conflict with the primary responsibility of interpreting.
• ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
• Interpreter skills translating signing/cueing to and from spoken English.
• Proficiency in English and American Sign Language, Cued Speech, or other modes of communication.
• Ability to exercise professionalism and patience in highly active learning environments or stressful situations.
• Interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to communicate and work collaboratively with administrators, central office staff, teachers, families, and other HCPSS stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge and cultural awaren

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