Frederick County Public Schools Frederick , MD 21705
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Sign Language Educational Interpreter II JobID: 14973
Position Type:
Instructional Support/Interpreting Services
Date Posted:
10/1/2024
Location:
Central Office- 191 South East St.
Date Available:
On-Going
Closing Date:
10/31/2024
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Salary
Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.
Role
The Educational Interpreter II provides sign language services for students, faculty, staff, families, and community stakeholders eligible to receive such services through Frederick Count Public Schools (FCPS).
Essential Functions
Reporting directly to the Coordinator of Interpreting Services, the Educational Interpreter I performs the following duties:
Facilitates communication through the following activities:
When interpreting for a student:
Interprets/transliterates information, accurately conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the sender in the communication mode determined by the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team
Interprets/transliterates situations outside the classroom as appropriate and assigned.
Fosters appropriate use of an interpreter in a variety of settings.
When interpreting for all other stakeholders eligible to receive interpreting services:
Interprets/transliterates information, accurately conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of the message in the communication mode preferred by the stakeholder.
Coordinates facility logistics
Maintain and continue professional growth and development
Complies with the Code of Ethics set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Other Essential Functions:
Performs other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Interpreting Services.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.
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