Educational ASL Interpreter - EIPA-Certified

Reads-Collaborative; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

READS Collaborative in Norton, MA seeks an EIPA-certified Educational American Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students across grades. The role requires MA licensure, ASL fluency, and collaboration with teachers and specialists within the DHH program.

The position is full-time, based in Middleboro/Norton area schools, with salary range $51,503–$67,771 per year, as per READS ESP Unit guidelines. Some travel between locations and meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment (EIPA) including both performance and written components as required by DESE/MCDHH.
• EIPA performance score achieved for both performance and written portions as determined by DESE/MCDHH.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Massachusetts licensure required for educational interpreting.
• Experience with students from elementary to high school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational interpreting services within all assigned grade levels, classes and meetings as determined by the DHH administrator.
• Interpret or transliterate in a mode reflecting the student’s language use as outlined in the IEP.
• Support language development and accessibility for deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt activities to promote participation.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and Parent Conferences as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries within the educational team.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Verbal & Written Communication

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Confidentiality & Professional Bound

Adapt Classroom Activities

Education

Massachusetts Licensure

EIPA Certification

K-12 Interpreter Experience

Job description

READS Collaborative in Norton, MA seeks an EIPA-certified Educational American Sign Language Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students across grades. The role requires MA licensure, ASL fluency, and collaboration with teachers and specialists within the DHH program.

The position is full-time, based in Middleboro/Norton area schools, with salary range $51,503–$67,771 per year, as per READS ESP Unit guidelines. Some travel between locations and meetings is expected.