Overview
ASL Specialist (Tuition) at WRSD to provide a comprehensive language program for students who are deaf and hard of hearing and to implement individual educational plans within the school\'s curricular framework, supporting the school\'s mission.
Responsibilities
- Assess the language needs of each child and plan an appropriate language program.
- Assess educational materials and participate in the selection of materials in conjunction with administrators.
- Provide language instruction as determined by individualized educational programs.
- Participate in writing 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 teachers or instructional assistants in a team situation.
- Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula.
- Maintain records and reports 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.
Job 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.