Long Term Substitute ASL Interpreter

Job Summary
Under direction of special education teacher and teacher for the hearing impaired interprets/transliterates spoken language using American Sign Language (ASL) or other manual sign system and vice versa to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals.

Qualification/Experience

• Possession of a Certificate of Interpretation and a Certificate of Transliteration issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf preferred
• OR
• Current enrollment in or the successful completion of a recognized sign languageinterpreter training program.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Knowledge of educational interpreting hearing loss and deaf culture.
2. Knowledge of American Sign Language. Knowledge of English.
3. Skilled in interpreting in American Sign Language and manually coded English including excellent receptive and expressive interpreting skills.
4. Positive human relations skills. Effective time management skills.
5. Ability to establish effective working relationships with students and staff in an educational setting.
6. Demonstration of strong human relations communication and organization skills
7. Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills

Performance Responsibilities

1. Interpret oral communication into sign language and signed communication into spoken English using ASL or other manual sign system.
2. 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.
3. Clarifies information for students by restating or paraphrasing the information.
4. Explains the role and responsibilities of a sign language interpreter to students and staff.
5. Assists students and staff in effectively accessing interpreting services.
6. Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
7. Assist in communication throughout the school day in a variety of settings (recess lunch peer interactions emergency drills) as stated in the IEP.
8. Work collaboratively with the students educational team.
9. Assists school personnel in the implementation of classroom accommodations and modifications.
10. Works with the school team to expand the sign communication skills of students with hearing loss.
11. Prepare for interpreting assignments including the vocabulary and content knowledge of the subject matter.
12. Tutor students and make adaptations only under the supervision of the deaf and hard of hearing teacher and certified educators.
13. Adhere to the rules of confidentiality required of all school personnel.
14. Prepare and maintain accurate records including progress reports as assigned.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

PAY AND HOURS:
The hourly pay is determined based upon degree level. The standard day is 7 hours. This is a part time non-benefited position.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Internal Applicants:
Those who are interested in this position please fill out an internal application at . Please upload a current resume as part of your internal application.
External Applicants:
Submit an External application at . Along with your application please upload a letter of interest resume and any additional supporting documents.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws and the policies of the Board of Education QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color age religion disability genetics ancestry/national origin marital status sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service and provides equalaccess to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Annes County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or ext. 118.
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans Director of Student Services or ext. 196.
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith Supervisor of Special Education or ext. 168.
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or ext. 118.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Annes County Public Schools 115 Vincit Street Centreville Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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1- (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
410.767.8600 (Espaï½ol-marque el 2)
1.800.637.6247
Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20202

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Fax: ; TDD:

Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.