Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Interpreter: Sign Language
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
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Interpreter: Sign LanguageThis posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.JOB SUMMARYProvides interpretation services for a deaf teacher, who teaches American Sign Language (ASL), in an academic setting. Facilitates teacher's communication with students, other school personnel, parents, and visitors. Provides support to teacher in providing instruction to students. In the teacher's absence, may be required to provide substitute teaching services.Additional Work Days/HoursBased on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:Evenings/NightsOutside of normal business hoursWeekendsESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESTranslates classroom instruction and activities with an oral presentation in proper English syntax.Interprets classroom discourse in order to facilitate effective communication between the teacher and the students.Facilitates communication between teacher and students during non-academic activities.Provides interpretation services for on-site meetings, workshops, parent conferences, professional development, and extracurricular activities which may include after-school activities.Interprets inquiries from staff and parents.Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.ExperienceExperience in K-12 academic setting preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other CharacteristicsDemonstrated fluency in ASL and English language skills.Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.Demonstrated professionalism and exercise judgment consistent with working in an academic setting.Knowledge of school system terminology.Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).Language RequirementsSign Language preferred.Licenses and CertificationsEmployee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required;Daily access to reliable transportation.Driving RequirementsDriving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.Personal VehiclePHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsStanding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeWalking: under 1/3 percent of the timeSitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeKeyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeTalking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeHearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeDriving: under 1/3 percent of the timeVisionThe vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.No special vision requirementsWork EnvironmentLocationOffice, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the timeNoise LevelModerate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeWeight & ForceLifting and carrying requirementsNoneTravel Requirements10% day travel within the countyJOB INFORMATIONApproved Date:
3/1/2024Established Date:
7/1/2015Title Code:
B05151Title:
INTERPRETER: SIGN LANGUAGEAlternate Title:
Sign Language InterpreterReports to Generic:
Senior Advisor; CoordinatorReports to Specific:
ADVISOR SENIOR: EEO/ADA COMPLIANCE; COORDINATOR: SPECIAL SERVICESORGANIZATIONDivision:
Human ResourcesBusiness Unit:
EEO/ADA/Title IXDepartment:Negotiated Agreement:
N/AHR JOB INFORMATIONUnit:
VDays Worked:
191FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptGrade:
PG09Click
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to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 - Professional Staff).Essential Job:Months Worked:
10Hours Worked:
8Job Family:
Educational Support ServicesSub-Function:
Interpreters/Translators
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Interpreter: Sign LanguageThis posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.JOB SUMMARYProvides interpretation services for a deaf teacher, who teaches American Sign Language (ASL), in an academic setting. Facilitates teacher's communication with students, other school personnel, parents, and visitors. Provides support to teacher in providing instruction to students. In the teacher's absence, may be required to provide substitute teaching services.Additional Work Days/HoursBased on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:Evenings/NightsOutside of normal business hoursWeekendsESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESTranslates classroom instruction and activities with an oral presentation in proper English syntax.Interprets classroom discourse in order to facilitate effective communication between the teacher and the students.Facilitates communication between teacher and students during non-academic activities.Provides interpretation services for on-site meetings, workshops, parent conferences, professional development, and extracurricular activities which may include after-school activities.Interprets inquiries from staff and parents.Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.ExperienceExperience in K-12 academic setting preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other CharacteristicsDemonstrated fluency in ASL and English language skills.Knowledge of advanced grammar and usage in both languages.Ability to accurately interpret conversation and presentation.Demonstrated professionalism and exercise judgment consistent with working in an academic setting.Knowledge of school system terminology.Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).Language RequirementsSign Language preferred.Licenses and CertificationsEmployee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required;Daily access to reliable transportation.Driving RequirementsDriving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.Personal VehiclePHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsStanding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeWalking: under 1/3 percent of the timeSitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeKeyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeTalking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeHearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeDriving: under 1/3 percent of the timeVisionThe vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.No special vision requirementsWork EnvironmentLocationOffice, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the timeNoise LevelModerate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the timeWeight & ForceLifting and carrying requirementsNoneTravel Requirements10% day travel within the countyJOB INFORMATIONApproved Date:
3/1/2024Established Date:
7/1/2015Title Code:
B05151Title:
INTERPRETER: SIGN LANGUAGEAlternate Title:
Sign Language InterpreterReports to Generic:
Senior Advisor; CoordinatorReports to Specific:
ADVISOR SENIOR: EEO/ADA COMPLIANCE; COORDINATOR: SPECIAL SERVICESORGANIZATIONDivision:
Human ResourcesBusiness Unit:
EEO/ADA/Title IXDepartment:Negotiated Agreement:
N/AHR JOB INFORMATIONUnit:
VDays Worked:
191FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptGrade:
PG09Click
HERE
to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 - Professional Staff).Essential Job:Months Worked:
10Hours Worked:
8Job Family:
Educational Support ServicesSub-Function:
Interpreters/Translators
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