ASL Specialist—Outreach

WRSD is seeking an ASL Specialist to join our dynamic team of specialists in the Outreach division to provide a comprehensive language program for students (both hearing and deaf/hard of hearing), and to subscribe to and support the school’s mission.

Primary Duties

• Provide world language instruction in American Sign Language using the True Way ASL curriculum.
• Assess the language needs of each child and plan an appropriate language program.
• Provide language instruction as determined by individualized educational programs as appropriate. 
• Evaluate each student’s American Sign Language development using formative assessments regularly. 
• Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula. 
• Maintain records and reports for each child.
• Responsible for short and long-term planning of daily lessons and activities and for providing written plans and schedules for substitute teachers.

Requirements

• Preferred Massachusetts Certification as a Foreign Language Teacher.
• Superior Plus rating on the SLPI exam or comparable sign language proficiency exam within two years of hire.  
• Knowledge of communication modalities.

Important note:  WRSD will provide financial assistance for the candidate to obtain licensure.

If interested, please send resume or contact information to:

Laurie Brown

Director of Outreach Services

32 Norway Street

Longmeadow, MA 01106

lbrown@wrsdeaf.org

Available Positions