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Lead Sign Language Interpreter, Gr. K-12; Horace Mann; SY

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: Young World Physical Education
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Language/Bilingual
    Bilingual, Interpreter
  • Education / Teaching
    Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Sign Language Interpreter, Gr. K-12 (Horace Mann) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Boston, Massachusetts

Lead Sign Language Interpreter, Gr. K-12 (Horace Mann) (SY26-27) Job Details

Job : 5540879

Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a K-12 day school for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. We are a district and state approved dual language school. Our students are empowered lifelong learners and innovative thinkers with diverse linguistic, ethnic, and cultural identities who are fluent in both American Sign Language and English. Our highly qualified educators are required to obtain teaching licensure from the state of MA and be bilingual in English and American Sign Language (ASL).

The Lead Interpreter at HMS facilitates effective, impartial communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing and hearing individuals, including students, families, staff, teachers, service providers, and peers within Boston Public Schools and partner organizations.

In addition to direct interpreting responsibilities, the Lead Interpreter provides coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to ASL interpreters, with a focus on high-quality interpreting practices, professional standards, and compliance.

This role uses data to inform decision-making and improve the quality of interpretation and language access services.
The Lead Interpreter collaborates closely with Managerial Interpreters and HMS Administration to support weekly Common Planning Time (CPT) meetings, professional development workshops, and co-coordination of the HMS Interpreting Scheduling Team.

Reports to: Principal/Headmaster

Responsibilities
  • Fluency in ASL and English (speaking and writing). Excellent skills in interpreting ASL into spoken English and spoken English into ASL. Knowledge of and comfort with working within a Deaf Culture/Deaf Space affirming environment.
  • Provide interpreting services for needs which include but are not limited to:
    Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings, related services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, orientation & mobility, vision), classroom activities and guest speakers, peer conversations, films, guest presenters, trainings, staff professional development, mainstream educational classes, staff meetings, field trips, parent-teacher meetings with the exception of student disciplinary proceedings or discussions related to fellow BTU members.
  • Is a collaborative member of the HMS Interpreter Scheduling Team, working with the Deaf Interpreter and Managerial ASL Interpreter, to process and schedule all campus-wide interpreting requests.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to the HMS interpreting staff and student interns to ensure high standards of practice.
  • Assist with the recruiting and interviewing of new interpreters within the HMS structure.
  • Follow RID/EIPA’s Code of Professional Conduct:
    • Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
    • Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
    • Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
    • Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
    • Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
    • Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
    • Interpreters engage in professional development.
  • Other duties as assigned by administration.
    • Qualifications - Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Massachusetts State Screening through MCDHH.
  • RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or other national certification.
  • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment score of 3.5 or higher or within one year of hire, take and pass the EIPA with a score of 3.5 or higher.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and school system.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
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