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ASL Educational Interpreter

Lynn Public Schools
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About LPS  

Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston’s north shore.  The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation.  Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 68% of our students speaking two or more languages. 

 

LPS Vision and Core Values 
Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

 

The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:  

  • Inclusiveness 
  • Shared Responsibility 
  • Collaborative Relationships 
  • High Expectations 
  • Inspiring Life-Long Learning 

Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.  LPS Strategic Plan  

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position facilitates communication in the school setting for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This position provides interpreting and other support services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing mainstreamed in the School Division. This position facilitates communication among students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their hearing peers, the classroom teacher, and other personnel in the school. This position performs work under the general supervision of the Office of Special Education and the site-based school administration


Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing students, their hearing peers, teachers, administrators, or other personnel within the school system while adhering to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct. Interpreters will interpret all auditory and visual information, including instructions, discussions, questions and answers, interruptions, and messages on the public address system; interprets movies, slides, student presentations, and other audio-visual presentations.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED) required. Associate Degree or higher preferred.
  • Candidate must pass the EIPA Written Test and achieve a minimum of 3.5 on EIPA performance test, or obtain national certification through Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf (RID)
  • Thorough knowledge of sign language methods and procedures.
  • Ability to sign accurately and rapidly process information for extended periods.
  • Ability to travel to other LPS listed schools where coverage is needed on specific days.
  • Ability to shift work hours as needed to cover after-school activities/meetings if interpreting services are not needed during the school day.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Must possess the ability to establish rapport and work cooperatively with others in a positive manner.
  • Possess the ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, teachers, and staff.
  • Must maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve 
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders 
  • Experience in an urban district/setting preferred  
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above.  The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse, and connected world. We are committed to hiring educators that represent the diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion, and gender. 

   

 

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Interpret all content and special subject areas for deaf or hard-of-hearing students, as deemed necessary by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Interpret for other activities during the school day to include but not limited to IEP meetings, parent conferences, assemblies, performances, announcements, musicals, and field trips.
  • Interpret interactions of deaf students with administrators, guidance counselors, media specialists, and other staff members for the purpose of facilitating communication.
  • Prepare for all interpreting assignments to ensure accurate representation of the material being presented.
  • Serve as a resource for teachers, administrators, and other staff members regarding the role of the interpreter and promote cultural sensitivity.
  • Serve as a language role model and encourage self-advocacy and independence for deaf students.
  • Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students.
  • Maintains certification at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up to date.
  • Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
  • Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
  • Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, ensuring respect for ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

 

REPORTS TO:      Administrator of Special Education/Designee

 

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreement with the Lynn Teachers/Therapists Union

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

 

 

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.  Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details. 

  

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment. 

  

Non-Discrimination Policy  
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch.76. Sec.5, M.G.L., Ch. 151B, and M.G.L., Ch.151C.