Sign Language Interpreter (Horace Mann) (SY26-27)

Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Boston, MA is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and hearing staff within a K-12 educational setting. The role covers classroom interpretation, staff meetings, IEP coordination, and event interpreting, with school hours from 7:20 to 2:10.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 48 college credits or an associate’s degree, and strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
48 credit hours of college coursework or an Associate's Degree or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication abilities.
Demonstrated success in community partnerships and networks.
Experience working with youth and diverse populations.
Residency in Boston or willingness to relocate to Boston; U.S. work authorization.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; Interpreter Training Program; RID certification.

Responsibilities

Interpret classroom activities, instruction, peer conversations, student contributions, films, and guest speakers into sign language or spoken English.
Interpret voice to sign and sign to voice.
Maintain confidentiality and follow professional conduct standards; follow student IEPs.
Ensure proper setting for viewing with appropriate dress, placement, distance, and lighting.
Attend meetings with educational team and interpret at events outside the building as needed.
Interpret/transliterate for staff meetings, professional development, IEPs, and parent–teacher meetings.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Principal.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Experience with youth

Cultural sensitivity

Boston residency or willingness to移ot

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credit hours or Associate's Degree or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Graduate of Interpreter Training Program

EIPA 3.5+ preferred

RID certification preferred

Job description

Boston Public Schools Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Boston, Massachusetts

Sign Language Interpreter (Horace Mann) (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5570336

Application Deadline: Jan 08, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a K-12 day school for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. We are a district and state approved dual language school. Our students are empowered lifelong learners and innovative thinkers with diverse linguistic, ethnic, and cultural identities who are fluent in both American Sign Language and English. Our highly qualified educators are required to obtain teaching licensure from the state of MA and be bilingual in English and American Sign Language (ASL).

Job Title: Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sign Language Interpreter

Job Description: Effectively and impartially facilitate communication between persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing and hearing persons; including but not limited to administrators, staff teachers, service providers, parents and peers within the educational environment. School hours are 7:20-2:10.

The Sign Language Interpreter will maintain high a level of professionalism, responsibility, consistency, and respect at all times.

Reports to: Principal/Headmaster

Responsibilities

1. Interpret classroom activities, teacher instruction, peer conversations, student contributions, films, guest speakers and stories read aloud into the appropriate mode.
2. Interpret voice to sign and sign to voice.
3. Maintain confidentiality within the educational team and follow RID’s Code of Professional Conduct:
- Follow the student’s IEP
- Maintain confidentiality
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Provide an interpretation that meets the linguistic needs of the student
- Conduct oneself appropriate to the academic setting
- Demonstrate respect for students and colleagues
- Engage in professional development activities
- Prepare for classroom academic content: preview text- books, movies, lesson plans, etc.
4. Provide the best possible setting for student viewing through proper dress, placement, distance and lighting.
5. Comply with Boston Public School and individual building philosophy, policies and procedures.
6. Meet as needed with members of the educational team.
7. Interpret at assigned schools and school activities outside the building.
8. Interpret/transliterate for staff meetings, staff professional development, IEPs, and parent‑teacher meetings.
9. Perform other related duties as requested by the Principal.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED
Forty‑eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html ).
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated success in establishing community partnerships and networks
Experience working with young people
Demonstrated experience working with community based organizations particularly those that work with migrants and immigrant families
Sensitivity to student cultural and special needs
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Must be a resident of the City of Boston or be willing to move to the City of Boston if hired.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment