Job Description
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
Responsiblities:
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
Preferred:
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Graduate of an Interpreter Training Program
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
4. EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) 3.5 or higher
5. Experience interpreting/transliterating in an educational setting
6. RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) certification
Please see the Boston Public Schools website for salary information.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!
Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.
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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
Responsiblities:
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
Preferred:
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Graduate of an Interpreter Training Program
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
4. EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) 3.5 or higher
5. Experience interpreting/transliterating in an educational setting
6. RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) certification
Please see the Boston Public Schools website for salary information.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!
Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.
If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit href="https://www.teachboston.org/">TeachBoston.org and RSVP for upcoming Recruitment Events where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.
To begin a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.
Need help or have a question about your application? Please check the href="https://bostonpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewFAQ.aspx">FAQ first.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the href="https://bostonpublicschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewFAQ.aspx">FAQ for more information. You can also click here for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.
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