Sign Language Interpreter- Special Education

Job Description

Serves as an intermediaryof communication for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• 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.
• Clarifies information for students by restating or paraphrasing the information.
• Explains the role and responsibilities of a sign language interpreter to students and staff.
• Assists students in the development of their receptive and expressive sign language skills, including expansion of signed vocabulary (i.e., such as use of visuals, picture/sign references, previewing content signs with students, etc.), expansion of the signed presentation, and finger spelling skills.
• Assists students in developing self-advocacy skills necessary to properly access interpreting services.
• Assists students and staff in effectively accessing interpreting services.
• Assists school personnel in the implementation of classroom accommodations and modifications related to students’ hearing loss and communication modality.
• Collaborateswith the school team to develop and document the sign communication skills of students with hearing loss.
• Completes documentation required of interpreters in Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

HS Diploma or equivalent.Successful completion of a recognized sign language interpreter training program, or RID NIC Certification, or RID Educational Certificate.Experience in a

K-12 environment preferred

Licenses And Certificates

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of educational interpreting, hearing loss, and deaf culture.

Skill in interpreting American Sign Language and conceptually accurate signed English, including excellent receptive and expressive interpreting skills. Efficienttime management skills.

Positivehuman relations skills demonstrated by the ability to establish effective working relationships with students and staff in an educational setting.

Demonstrate skills to appropriately maintain confidential information and function in a professional manner in the role of a sign language interpreter.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally performed in school, community setting, and office environments. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, assistive technology, and limited physical activities. Required independent travel to school, community settings, and offices throughout the county.

Conditions Of Employment

Employees in this class may be required to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on the schedules of students.

Other Compensation

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools .

This position may be eligible for extra duty activity pay, as approved by the Supervisor/Principal. Visit the BCPS website to review the ESPBC Master Agreement for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: Grade 11/13 depending on education. $33.72-$66.18 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Interpreters Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2026)

Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Class Established/Revised: 2/2004, 07/2009, 5/2013, 2/2019. 10/2024, 5/2026

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not references nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also give their reference(s) for the job to which they are applying.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to signing the contract.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
  
  

Contact Information

The Office of Temporary and Support Services

otshiring@bcps.org

443-809-8952