Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Classroom Assistant - Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle/High School
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central St
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Non-exempt/Hourly

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Housing Resources Available
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits include: Health; Dental; Vision; Life and Disability Insurance;
Employer-Matching 403B; Sick/Personal/Vacation Time; Flexible Spending and
Dependent Care
ASL Proficiency Required

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and
welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build
an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC
community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple
approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity
fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone
can feel they belong.

About Marie Philip School:

MPS enrolls nearly 200 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham,
MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of
services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn
more, click here.

For our Mission, click here.

We are looking for dynamic, charismatic and energetic educators to join our
family and support our deaf and hard of hearing students! We are looking to
fill positions in the following departments:

Early Childhood Center
Elementary
Middle School/High School
Special Needs Classroom
DESCRIPTION:

Classroom Assistants support our Classroom Teachers in providing the physical
and instructional needs of students as well as any additional needs in the
classroom. Classroom Assistants design and prepare instructional material,
and plan and implement various functional activities. They provide direct
supervision and monitor students’ work across both an individual and small
group environment.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist teachers in preparation of instructional materials and classroom
visuals for student and instructor use.
Conduct instructional exercises as assigned by the teacher; work with
individuals or small groups, adapting to students’ individual, medical,
physical, communicative, instructional and emotional needs.
Participate in student data collection, documentation, and interpretation.
Assume responsibility for the supervision and instruction of students in the
absence of the Classroom Teacher.
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their physical and/or
medical needs or personal needs that may include feeding, toileting and
personal hygiene.
Escort and monitor students to and from the classroom and other various
activities (lunch, therapies, etc.).
Implement behavior management plans for individual students under the
direction of the teacher.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.



Requirements:
High School diploma or GED certificate
A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with
native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team
Prior experience working with children preferred
Ability to communicate and accept and constructively use feedback and
suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Computing, Engineering, Graphics/Art/Printing, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Associate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/826991