Educational Interpreter - Special Education

2024-2025 School Year

The Montgomery County School Board, Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Special Education Educational Interpreter for the 2024-2025 School Year.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Educational Interpreter's function is to interpret spoken information in the educational setting for a student with deafness or who is hard of hearing.  Other duties may be assigned when not providing interpreting services.  The interpreter reports to the Supervisor of Special Education and the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for students for which they are assigned.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid and current VQAS Level II (transliterating or interpreting) or equivalent from another state OR a minimum EIPA score of 3.0 including a passing score on the EIPA written test
• Interpreters hired with a VQAS Level II, EPIA Level 3.0 or the equivalent shall have two years from the date of hire to reach the required qualifications
• Have effective written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Have knowledge of resources and techniques needed to integrate special education students into the least restrictive environment
• Have experience and expertise in using technology in education
• Experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Have experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration and course work
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and families
• Demonstrate the ability to be dependable and punctual

PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR:

• A valid Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level III
• A passing score on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) written test along with a minimum of a Level 3.5 on the EIPA performance test
• Any other state qualification or national certification (excluding Certificate of Deaf Interpretation) recognized by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) as equivalent to or exceeding the VQAS Level III
• Experience or have working familiarity with virtual education and dual enrollment
• Experienced as an educational interpreter

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

SALARY:  $31,017.72 - $61,603.36 annually, with benefits; based on VQAS Level with benefits and commensurate with experience;  prorated to start date

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage 

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. 

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CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100