Signing Skills Coach - Per Diem

LOCATION OF POSITION: Fairport NY 14450; Deaf Education/Vision
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Diem for the 2026-2027 School Year
STARTING DATE: As Needs Present
SALARY RANGE: $21.50 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.
• 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.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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).