MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Teach ASL to K-12 students
-Help develop or identify deaf studies curriculum for Pre-K through 12
-Assess ASL linguistic and communication needs of students; write ASL assessment reports
-Propose strategies for improved ASL instruction and learning; work with teachers to implement strategies
-Develop and identify materials/resources to support ASL instruction and learning in the classroom
-Work with teachers to integrate deaf studies information in their lessons
-Participate in multidisciplinary ASL evaluations of incoming students, as needed
-Participate as a member of the instructional team
-Serve as an educational resource person on issues related to deaf studies, ASL, and communication
-Work closely with the Bilingual Coordinator and other ASL staff on relevant projects and strategies
-Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
*NY State Certification required or willingness to obtain within one year of employment – any combination of:
American Sign Language (Grades 5-9),
Students with Disabilities – American Sign Language (Grades 5-9),
American Sign Language (Grades 7-12),
Students with Disabilities – American Sign Language (Grades 7-12),
American Sign Language Grades 1-6 ext.,
American Sign Language Grades 7-9 ext.,
American Sign Language- Special Class limited ext.
*Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field, with coursework related to ASL, Linguistics, Deaf Studies
*Fluency in American Sign Language
*Experience working with deaf children and/or youth