LXDN0246182-0000
2022-09-06T00:00:00
2022-10-01T00:00:00
Position: ASL and English Bilingual SpecialistReports to: Executive Director of Curriculum and InstructionFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Type: Full-time. 10-month position – Benefit Eligible Essential Functions: Collaborate with administration to systematically set goals, decide actions, and mobilize resources for ASL/English Bilingual Education strategic planning at Lexington. Team-teach with classroom teachers in recommending appropriate ASL/English Bilingual Education objectives, instructional techniques and materials. Spearhead the bilingual education committee along with administrative and staff support. Keep abreast of current research & best practices in ASL/English Bilingual Education teaching and learning. Provide ASL Linguistics training for staff. Provide support in ASL instruction and support in development of age-appropriate ASL skills and knowledge (i.e. in the classroom group instruction on and 1:1 tutoring support including designing and implementing lessons/activities that support student needs using best practice strategies). Create, maintain and coordinate administration of ASL assessments for entering students, 3 year evaluations, annual evaluations and classroom progress monitoring. Supervise and support Benchmark Literacy Assessments for students in the Elementary, Middle School and High School and keep track of the data as a result of these assessments. Oversee and manage the literacy book rooms in Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School and materials kept in the library for the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Instructional Program (LLI) in the library. Order, receive and distribute necessary literacy, signacy and oracy supplies and books for Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School and ASL/Deaf Studies. Evaluate students’ Fountas and Pinnell Reading and writing levels. Guide the classroom teacher in the use of the Fountas and Pinnell literacy program. Assess students’ reading and writing in Fountas and Pinnell levels. Work with the school librarian to expand and maintain digital and non-digital ASL and Deaf Studies resources for students and staff. Work collaboratively with school and community stakeholders (including the Family Liaison, families, and hospitals) to identify and address language and literacy opportunities to meet our students’ needs. Coordinate and assist with family signacy, literacy and oracy events. Design and implement staff development topics involving all literacy components such as read aloud, guided reading, close reading, word study, independent reading and writing in Preschool, Elementary, Middle School and High School. Collaborate with the Audiology department. Weekly meetings with the Executive Director as needed. Perform duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction.. Knowledge, skills & Abilities: Knowledge of ASL Linguistics and Grammar. Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, school staff, parents, administrators and deaf students using ASL and English. Fluency in American Sign Language and in written English. Knowledge of child language development. Teamwork and leadership skills. Demonstrate commitment to the school vision and mission. Commitment to be flexible and open to updated and on-going research in the field of Deaf Education and data- based decision-making. Qualifications: New York State Teaching Certification. Certification information: www.nysed.gov. Master’s degree in American Sign Language Education, Deaf Education or related field. Characteristics: Demonstrate commitment to the school vision and mission. Commitment to be flexible and open to updated and on-going research in the field of Deaf Education and data-based decision-making. Recognition of self as a learner, able to identify areas for growth and commitment to working in these areas. Security Clearance: Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed and SCR and SEL clearance. Available: Immediately
Teacher
Lexington School for the Deaf
New York City
Annual wage
Fixed