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