ASL Specialist — Deaf Education & IEP Language Programs

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

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.