ASL Interpreter for Deaf Students — Elementary School

Brockton Public Schools; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockton Public Schools seeks an Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired at Mary E. Baker Elementary School in Brockton, MA. The role translates between ASL and spoken English to support an elementary student.

Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure access to information and participation in activities. Ideal candidates will have ASL proficiency, knowledge of Deaf culture, and strong communication skills, with RID certification or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and effective communication practices.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret accurately and impartially.
• Certification through the RID or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken communication into American Sign Language (ASL) and signed communication into spoken English.
• Facilitate communication during meetings, classroom instruction, and school events.
• Provide voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation services.
• Assist deaf and hard-of-hearing student in accessing information and participating fully in activities.
• Interpret all educational materials, including presentations, videos, and discussions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all interpreted communications.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other team members as appropriate.
• Prepare assignments by reviewing terminology, materials, and subject matter in advance.
• Follow professional interpreting standards and ethical guidelines.
• Attend training sessions and maintain required certifications.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Deaf culture knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Accurate interpretation

RID certification preferred

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Brockton Public Schools seeks an Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired at Mary E. Baker Elementary School in Brockton, MA. The role translates between ASL and spoken English to support an elementary student.

Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure access to information and participation in activities. Ideal candidates will have ASL proficiency, knowledge of Deaf culture, and strong communication skills, with RID certification or equivalent preferred.