ASL-Fluent Educational Assistant for Deaf/Hard of Hearing

READS Collaborative; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

READS Collaborative's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program seeks a dedicated Specialized Educational Assistant/Paraprofessional to support students' academic and communication goals.

Under teacher supervision, you will provide direct academic support aligned with IEPs, implement accommodations, and collaborate with DHH staff.

This full-time, 183-day position in Massachusetts offers $51,000–$67,000 annually with health and vision insurance, FSA and EAP benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing daily assignments and responsibilities.
• Commitment to positively impacting the lives of children and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Foster a welcoming learning environment that encourages participation.
• Provide direct academic support and implement interventions aligned with students' IEPs, accommodations, and modifications.
• Collaborate with DHH staff to support students' communication, academic achievement, and social-emotional development.
• Participate in classroom meetings to review student progress and inform instructional interventions.
• Apply strategies and protocols learned through training and professional development.
• Support students as they transition between activities and locations throughout the school.
• Assist students in general education classrooms and coordinate additional support with the DHH classroom teacher as needed.
• Substitute for classroom teachers, as assigned, to maintain instruction and student support during teacher absences.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom environment and care for school materials and supplies.
• Follow established emergency procedures in coordination with teachers and program leaders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

Skills

ASL fluency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Commitment to students

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

READS Collaborative's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program seeks a dedicated Specialized Educational Assistant/Paraprofessional to support students' academic and communication goals.

Under teacher supervision, you will provide direct academic support aligned with IEPs, implement accommodations, and collaborate with DHH staff.

This full-time, 183-day position in Massachusetts offers $51,000–$67,000 annually with health and vision insurance, FSA and EAP benefits.