Employment

Deaf Mentor

Provide mentoring services in home to families of ready-to-learn students. Applicants must have successfully completed the SKI*HI Deaf Mentor Program to be considered for these positions.

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Position:                              Deaf Mentor                       
Department:                        Teaching & Learning
Supervisor(s):                      Early Learning Center Principal
FLSA Status:                       Non-Exempt
Position Type:                     Hourly, as Needed
Date Posted:                        January 30, 2024
Salary Range:                     $42.00 / hour
 
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
  • Must possess the physical ability to demonstrate and participate in all class activities
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
 
Available:                   April 2024
Deadline:                    Until filled
For Information         Tracy Pelletier
Contact:                      860-718-3113 or via email at Tpelletier@lexnyc.org
To Apply:                   Send resume and cover letter to hrdept@lexnyc.org
                                    Please include Deaf Mentor in subject line
                                    Or fax to 718-350-3332
 
 
For more information about Lexington School and Center for the Deaf, please visit www.lexnyc.org
E.O.E.
 
 
The Lexington School and Center for the Deaf
does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).
 

        

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