American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors - Massachusetts Family Sign Language Program (Part-Time) POSITION: Part-Time American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors -
Massachusetts Family Sign Language Program: Gallaudet University Regional Center (GURC) at Northern Essex Community College; Anticipated start date: Immediately, as needed
ASL version of the job announcement:
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Gallaudet University Regional Center seeks tutors across Massachusetts to provide in-home ASL instruction for family members who have a child aged 0-3 who is deaf or hard of hearing. Classes are held weekly in two (2) ten (10) week segments, totaling twenty (20) classes per family.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:- Provision of in-home instruction for family members, including extended family when appropriate
- Knowledge of Deaf Culture and resources for families in the Deaf community
- Ability to follow the FSLP Curriculum and utilize familiar objects/events in the child's natural environment as tools for teaching communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to prepare for classes
- Completion of required paperwork in a timely manner
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Native-level fluency in American Sign Language
- Experience teaching American Sign Language
- Flexible schedule to accommodate families' schedules
- Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture and of resources available to families in the community
- Demonstrated high standards of professional conduct, ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality
- Demonstrated organization skills and good judgment
- Excellent communication skills
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable motor vehicle, or access to public transportation
- Willingness to participate in training sessions as appropriate
- Criminal Offenders Registry and Sex Offender Registry (CORI/SORI) background checks are required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Educational background in child development, deaf culture, linguistics or other applicable field
- Experience working with families in a professional capacity
- Experience working with young deaf children
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and educational background. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
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