What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASL Interpreter and Communication Specialist position at WOODSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHO?
Mountain Views Supervisory Union is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ASL Interpreter and Communication Specialist for Woodstock Elementary School to provide 1:1 support for a bright, curious prekindergarten student with a developmental delay in communication and conductive hearing loss. This role is vital in bridging communication gaps and fostering an inclusive educational environment during the student’s transition into early childhood education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct Student Support: Gain the student's visual and auditory attention (e.g., gentle tap on shoulder) before facilitating communication.
- Linguistic Access: Provide real-time ASL interpretation while simultaneously pairing spoken language with signs, gestures, and AAC modeling (e.g., TouchChat or core boards).
- Auditory Monitoring: Conduct daily Ling Six sound checks (/a, u, i, m, s, sh/) to monitor hearing aid efficacy and identify listening fatigue in noisy environments.
- Environment Management: Minimize background noise during instruction and ensure preferential seating near the primary speaker.
- Instructional Scaffolding: Implement visual supports, including Boardmaker symbols and "first/then" boards, to assist with transitions and daily routines.
- Social-Emotional Support: Model "emotion language" and replacement communication (e.g., “help me,” “stop”) to help the student navigate peer interactions and reduce frustration.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with the Teacher of the Deaf (TOD), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and Educational Audiologist Team to implement IEP goals.
- Data Collection: Assist the SLP and Special Educator by documenting the student’s progress in producing age-appropriate phonemes and following multi-step directions.
- Leadership: Teach ASL to students and educators in the school.
- Creative Presentation: Use skills in digital visual presentations to create engaging materials that support the student's learning and persistence.
- Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality and follow the EIPA code of ethics while participating in IEP meetings and parent-teacher consultations.
Qualifications:
- EIPA Score of 3.5 or higher
- Hold or be eligible for preferred certifications:
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf National Certification (RID)
- Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)
- Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
- Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI)
- Native ASL Fluency or CODA status preferred
- 5 years of experience in student-centered interpretation across elementary and secondary levels
- Current certifications in Pediatric CPR and First Aid
Salary : $28 - $36