Deaf Mentor

Position:                           DEAF MENTOR                     

Department:                     Student and Family Engagement (SAFE)

Supervisor(s):                  SAFE Director

FLSA Status:                    Non-Exempt

Position Type:                  Hourly, as Needed

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Responsible for demonstrating and teaching natural communication and language strategies to families of Early Learning Center students. 

SKI*HI Deaf Mentor Training will be provided on July 24, 25, and 26. Candidates must be available to attend all 3 days.

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

• Provide family support and consultation 
• Provide services in the home or agreed designated locations  
• 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: 

• Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual with lived experience navigating educational, social, and community  settings as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person.
• Strong knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage with families, students, and colleagues
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Trained in the SKI*HI Deaf Mentor Program (Training will be provided)  
• 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

Available: Start date will be flexible upon completion of training

NOTE: Candidates must be available July 24-26 for training