K-12 Bilingual ASL/English Interpreter

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter for Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The role involves facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and hearing staff within a K-12 educational setting, with school hours from 7:20–2:10.

Candidates must be fluent in ASL and English, hold the required educational credentials, and uphold confidentiality and professional standards as part of a collaborative educational team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forty-eight (48) college credits or an Associate’s degree, or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys assessment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret classroom activities, teacher instruction, peer conversations, student contributions, films and stories read aloud into the appropriate mode.
• Interpret voice to sign and sign to voice.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow professional conduct guidelines.
• Follow the student’s IEP and work within educational team guidelines.
• Meet with the educational team as needed and interpret at assigned schools/activities outside the building.
• Interpret/transliterate for staff meetings, IEPs, and parent–teacher meetings.
• Prepare for classroom content and ensure appropriate dress, placement, distance and lighting for the viewing experience.
• Comply with Boston Public Schools policies and procedures and maintain professional boundaries.

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter for Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The role involves facilitating communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and hearing staff within a K-12 educational setting, with school hours from 7:20–2:10.

Candidates must be fluent in ASL and English, hold the required educational credentials, and uphold confidentiality and professional standards as part of a collaborative educational team.