Deaf Mentor

Position: Deaf Mentor

Department: Teaching & Learning

Supervisor(s): Early Learning Center Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Hourly, as Needed

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide mentoring services in home to families of preschool students.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Family support and consultation
• Provide services in the home
• Provide families with information in areas defined by the curriculum; ASL Language, Deaf History, Visual Communication, and Deaf Culture
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage with parents/families, students, and colleagues
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Trained in the SKI*HI Deaf Mentor Program
• Regents or Local High School Diploma, or GED required.
• Experience working with deaf students

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• able to lift 15 pounds at times