ASL Educational Interpreter
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LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
ASL Educational Interpreter
Leominster Pubic School seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic certified ASL Educational Interpreter to
join our growing Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program within our District. The applicant will support
students in general education inclusion classrooms. We are seeking applicants for ourhigh
school program.
The educational interpreter shall facilitate communication among students who are deaf or hard of
hearing their hearing peers the classroom teacher and other personnel in the school system. The
interpreter may perform this responsibility in a variety of settings in and outside of the classroom.
Other duties that may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting include after-
school activities professional development meeting participation and being an active member of
the schools educational team. School year position with possible additional summer hours
available.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Bachelors Degree preferred
Interpreter Training Program (ITP) Certification preferred
Experience and/or training in child development and educational interpreting preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with students and adjust interpretation according to the
students preferred language and communication needs
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 qualifications 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
Educations (NAIE) Professional Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings as well
as the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Association of Interpreters in
Educations (NAIE) Professional Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings as well
as the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.
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.
Any other duties assigned by the Special Education Director.
Employment Type
Full-Time
