Substitute - Walden School Program at The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc – Framingham, Massachusetts

JOB TITLE: SUBSTITUTE - WALDEN SCHOOL

Walden School

Non-Exempt/Hourly

11-Month

Temporary/Part-Time/As Needed

Hourly Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00

In-Person

American Sign Language Required

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 the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

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 Walden School:

Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for implementing treatment plans and for the direct care and safety of the children residing at Walden School.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise children in daily routines and assist with the activities of daily living skills.

Support and assist children using methods which reflect the treatment philosophy of Walden School.

Develop and maintain meaningful and supportive relationships with the children while maintaining appropriate adult/child boundaries.

Convey all pertinent information concerning students to other staff via e-mail, logs and incident reports.

Maintain current certification in PART, Pro-Act, OSHA, CPR and First Aid.

Utilize behavior management techniques that are consistent with the Walden School mission statement and individual students treatment plans.

Prepare living skills activities that are age and skill appropriate for students in the unit.

May be delegated medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities if needed by a student under the teacher’s care.

Maintain student confidentiality.

May be required to drive students and additional driving responsibilities as needed.

Some lifting and restraints may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

• At least one year of experience in a residential treatment program or a degree in Human Services preferred
• Previous experience with crisis prevention and ability to prevent harmful behaviors preferred
• Must be able to remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
• Willingness to transport students in TLC vehicles

PERK: Meals included when on duty