The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc·Framingham, Massachusetts
Classroom substitutes create a community of learners where students feel respected and honored. They set instructional objectives, design and prepare instruction, and implement supportive activities to meet the needs of students.
Description Marie Philip School Non-Exempt/Hourly 11-Month Temporary/Part-Time/As Needed Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 In-Person American Sign Language Required
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.
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.
MPS enrolls nearly 150 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model.
Classroom Substitutes create, with the students, a community of learners where students feel respected and honored. Substitutes set instructional objectives, design and prepare instruction and plan and implement various supportive activities that meet age appropriate emotional, physical and instructional needs of students. Substitutes communicate learning goals and high standards and expectations to students. Substitutes build positive relationships with parents and colleagues, in order to enhance each student’s ability to learn effectively.
Maintains an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments, where appropriate.
Maintains appropriate classroom standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety.
Plans and completes necessary data collection and documentation of data as established by the teacher.
Plans and completes necessary testing or data collection, documentation, and interpretation of data.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the students, the department, and the school.
May be delegated medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities if needed by a student under the teacher’s care.
Some lifting 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.
High School diploma or GED certificate, BA degree in Deaf Education preferred 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 Written language competency Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team Prior experience working with children preferred Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties
Market context
Substitute roles at schools serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing students can be competitive in Massachusetts, especially when conversational American Sign Language and child-facing experience are required. This position stands out because a high school diploma or GED is required, a BA in Deaf Education is preferred, and the posted requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your ASL fluency and highlight any experience working with children in your application.