Northern Essex Community College - Haverhill, MA
posted 7 days ago
Part-time
Haverhill, MA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Gallaudet University Regional Center seeks tutors across Rhode Island 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 once weekly on a mutually agreed upon day and time. Classes continue until the enrolled child turns 3 years of age or until they are no longer enrolled in early intervention, whichever comes first. Tutors will need to hold that time weekly.
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 RISLI 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
- High School Diploma and at least six (6) years relevant experience (required by Rhode Island Early Intervention)
- Native-level fluency in American Sign Language
- Experience teaching American Sign Language
- Flexible schedule to accommodate families' schedules
- Firsthand 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
- Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) 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
Benefits
- Salary: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and educational background
- Mileage reimbursement is provided
