American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors – Massachus… Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors – Massachusetts Family Sign Language Program (Part-Time)

Category:

Adjunct Faculty

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Locations:

Haverhill, MA

Posted:

Oct 28, 2022

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

PT No Benefits
Ref. No.: 119816

Position ID:

155140

Job Description:

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: https://youtu.be/yWCqoxeefzc

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

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.