American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors - Massachusetts Family Sign Language Program (Part-Time) - Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College • Haverhill, MA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and educational background
• Mileage reimbursement is provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support