Interviewer/Raters for Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) Assessment Instrument - Multiple P

The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is seeking to develop a list of pre-qualified individuals to serve as Interviewer/Raters for the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) Assessment Instrument. The SLPI is a nationally recognized instrument used to assess a person's ability to use sign language. The key tasks of SLPI Interviewers/Raters include evaluating the sign language skill of individuals, reaching consensus on SLPI scores, and contributing to the writing of final reports. The project plan involves evaluating students who will graduate from state-approved teacher training projects and teachers who are eligible for re-licensure. • The SLPI assessment involves a one-to-one conversation between the interviewer and candidate, with each interviewee videotaped and subsequently rated independently by SLPI raters. • The SLPI assesses American Sign Language (ASL) as it is used among skilled sign language communicators in the United States. • Interviewer/Raters must be highly skilled signers, with a SLPI rating in the Advanced Plus to Superior Plus Skill Level Range. • The contract period is upon execution through June 30, 2030, with two seven-year options to renew. • The compensation for Interviewer/Raters includes $100 per hour for conducting interviews, $75 per hour for conducting evaluations and writing evaluation reports, and $50 per hour for conducting evaluations and ratings with volunteer candidates.