ASL Interpreter and Communication Specialist

Mountain Views Supervisory Union is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ASL Interpreter and Communication Specialistfor Woodstock Elementary School to provide 1:1 support for a bright curious prekindergartenstudent 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 students transition into early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Student Support: Gain the students 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 students 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 students 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 CPRand First Aid

Required Experience:

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