What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signing Skills Coach position at Monroe #1 BOCES?
LOCATION OF POSITION: Fairport NY 14450; Deaf Education/Vision
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Position, Full-Time
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY RANGE: $21.00 per hour
Duties
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Position, Full-Time
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY RANGE: $21.00 per hour
Duties
- Work one-to-one assisting students with the skills necessary to successfully participate in the classroom. This includes but is not limited to the following: attending to instruction, supporting life-skills development, following classroom routines, and meeting behavioral expectations.
- Act as a language model working to develop student's expressive and receptive use of signed language.
- Facilitate spoken and signed communication between the student and others during the school day. May require basic interpreting for students and staff when necessary.
- Assist with classroom management by monitoring individual student behavior and implementing positive behavior management strategies supported by the program.
- Perform physical intervention techniques (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) when necessary. Willing and able to be trained in TCI and maintain all TCI certification requirements.
- Ride the school bus with students and support students in community-based learning activities (work experience, field trips, vocational training). May be required to transport self in personal vehicle to activities held off campus.
- Assist students with swimming in therapeutic and/or traditional chlorinated pool.
- Assist in self-help, toileting and personal care activities, and mobility for students with disabilities.
- Maintain diplomatic working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and other support personnel.
- Perform other duties related to specific programs.
- Read and respond to email communication daily.
- Attend training sessions and scheduled Signing Skills Coach and Deaf Education staff meetings.
- High School Graduate: Associate Degree preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced sign language skills.
- Basic interpreting skills.
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training preferred.
- Experience in support service programs with deaf/hard of hearing or special education programs preferred.
- Desire to work with students with disabilities.
- Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Salary : $21