Full time

Willie Ross School; Fitchburg (MA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Willie Ross School in Massachusetts seeks an ASL Specialist to implement language programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students within IEPs. You will provide ASL instruction, assess progress, and contribute to educational plans while collaborating with teachers and related service providers.

The role requires Massachusetts Certification as a Foreign Language Teacher and SLPI Superior Plus; salary will reflect degree and experience, and the position is full-time on site.

Qualificações

• Assess the language needs of each child and plan an appropriate language program.
• Assess educational materials and participate in selection with administrators.
• Provide language instruction as determined by individualized educational programs.
• Participate in the writing of 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.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the language needs of each child and plan a language program.
• Provide language instruction per individualized educational programs.
• Attend team reviews and contribute to educational plans.
• Maintain records and write quarterly progress reports.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, SLP, audiologist, and other service providers.
• Participate in workshops and school meetings as scheduled.

Conhecimentos

Communication modalities

SLPI Superior Plus

Formação académica

Massachusetts Certification as Foreign Language Teacher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WRSD is seeking a skilled ASL Specialist to provide comprehensive language program for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. To implement individual educational plans within the school’s curricular framework, to subscribe to and support the school’s mission.

Primary Duties

• Assess the language needs of each child and plan an appropriate language program.
• Assess educational materials and be an active participant in the selection of said materials in conjunction with administrators.
• Provide language instruction as determined by individualized educational programs.
• Participate in the writing of 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 teacher(s) or Instructional Assistant in a team situation.
• Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula.
• Maintain records 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.

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.

Salary will be based on degree(s) and experience.

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