Full-Time ASL Specialist for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Students

Willie Ross School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication modalities

SLPI Superior Plus

Education

Massachusetts Certification as Foreign Language Teacher

Job description

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.