ASL Specialist

TrulyHired; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WRSD in Massachusetts is seeking an ASL Specialist (Tuition) to provide a comprehensive language program for deaf and hard of hearing students and to implement individualized education programs within the school’s curricular framework, supporting the school’s mission.

The role requires collaboration with Classroom Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Educational Audiologists, and related service providers, along with ongoing assessment of ASL development and the creation of progress reports.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certification as a Foreign Language Teacher preferred.
• Superior Plus rating on the SLPI exam or comparable sign language proficiency exam within two years of hire.
• Knowledge of communication modalities.

Responsibilities

• Assess the language needs of each child and plan an appropriate language program.
• Assess educational materials and participate in the selection of materials in conjunction with administrators.
• Provide language instruction as determined by individualized educational programs.
• Participate in writing each child’s educational plan and attend team reviews.
• Provide written quarterly progress reports as appropriate.
• Evaluate each student’s American Sign Language development using formative assessments regularly.
• Work with teachers and related service providers in a team setting.
• Maintain records and reports for each child.
• Short and long-term planning of daily lessons and activities for substitute teachers.

Skills

Sign language proficiency

Communication modalities

Job description

Overview

ASL Specialist (Tuition) at WRSD to provide a comprehensive language program for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and to implement individual educational plans within the school\'s curricular framework, supporting the school\'s mission.

Responsibilities

• Assess the language needs of each child and plan an appropriate language program.
• Assess educational materials and participate in the selection of materials in conjunction with administrators.
• Provide language instruction as determined by individualized educational programs.
• Participate in writing each child\'s educational plan and attend team reviews.
• Provide written quarterly progress reports as appropriate.
• Evaluate each student\'s American Sign Language development using formative assessments regularly.
• Participate, as required, in Willie Ross School meetings and serve on committees when requested by an administrator.
• Participate in workshops and other in-service training sessions as scheduled during specified school hours.
• Work effectively with the Classroom Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologist, Educational Audiologist, and all related service providers.
• Work with other teachers or instructional assistants in a team situation.
• Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula.
• Maintain records and reports for each child.
• Responsible for short and long-term planning of daily lessons and activities and for providing written plans and schedules for substitute teachers.

Job Requirements

• Preferred Massachusetts Certification as a Foreign Language Teacher.
• Superior Plus rating on the SLPI exam or comparable sign language proficiency exam within two years of hire.
• Knowledge of communication modalities.