ASL Specialist

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.

• 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.

• 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.