Company Information
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Company Name: CAPS Collaborative
Website: https://www.capsed.net/

Job Information
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Job Title: ASL Interpreter
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
Bigelow Middle School
42 Vernon Street
Newton, Massachusetts. 02458
United States

Job Description:
ASL interpreters facilitate communication among students/staff who are deaf
or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, classroom teachers and various
school personnel. The ASL interpreter is an active part of the educational
team and often serves as a liaison between students, general educators, and
the CAPS DHHP. A commitment to lifelong learning and a spirit of collegiality
and teamwork are expected and critical to the success of the program.

Responsibilities:

-Facilitate communication within the educational setting ensuring language
access to curricular material, successfully conveying voice-sign and
sign-voice messages
-Assume other in-school interpreting responsibilities such as: parent
conferences, IEP meetings, assemblies, disciplinary meetings, or special
events
-With advanced notice, provide interpreting for school functions outside of
school hours, including extracurricular activities, meetings and special
events (Additional compensation for interpreting services outside of normal
school hours)
-Maintain contact and collaborate with members of the educational team to
ensure compliance with students' IEP goals
-As a related service provider, assist in data collection, share current
performance levels and make recommendations related to interpreter use and
communication access in the classroom.
-Orient the general education teacher and educate student consumers as to the
role of the interpreter and the Educational Interpreter model.
-Continually develop knowledge, skills and professionalism to maintain
qualification for all aspects of the interpreting role.
-Use scheduled preparation time to preview materials, consult with
instructors, preview educational videos, review signs for content-area
concepts, etc.
-Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Association of
Interpreters in Education's (NAIE) Professional Guidelines for Interpreting
in Educational Settings, as well as the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.
-Monitor students' need for a note-taker and assist with coordination as
needed.
-Develop cooperative working relationships with professional colleagues (CAPS
and host school); demonstrate the ability to problem-solve and engage in
thoughtful conflict resolution.
-Maintain professional boundaries and ensure student/staff confidentiality as
appropriate within the educational Team.
-Contribute to professional growth and collaboration by staying informed on
current literature/resources in the field and actively participating in staff
meetings and professional development opportunities.
-Perform other appropriate school-related tasks as assigned by the Program
Director, including supervising/coordinating lunch duty, recess or other
non-instructional activities as assigned or as needed by program



Requirements:
Must meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Massachusetts
Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) and Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) such as MCDHH Screening (at a
minimum) and a rating of 3.5 on the Educational Interpreter Performance
Assessment (EIPA)
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Interpreter Training Program (ITP) completion preferred
Experience and/or training in child development and education preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with students and adjust interpretation
according to the student's preferred language and communication needs



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: ASL Interpreter
URL: https://capsed.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1112724


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Interpreting
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://capsed.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1112724