Shared Reading Project Tutor

OVERVIEW: The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

Pay Type:

Exempt Status:

Clerc Center

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Summary:

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as a tutor to families with deaf children.Work with families teaching different strategies on how to read aloud books to their deaf child, using the 15 principles in shared reading.Potential tutors must be able to observe parents reading to their child and then give feedback to families related to different reading strategies.Maintain activity logs and time sheets. Training will be provided on the 15 principles of reading to deaf children.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required

• Must have experience working with adults and children in a variety of settings.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

• Must be able to provide own transportation.

• Fluency in American Sign Language required.   

Application Information:

• Up-to-date Resume

Employment Information:

• Employment Dates:  September 21, 2026 – May 31, 2027

• Required Orientation Training:  Dates to be announced

• All employees hired must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the job and must be cleared before starting first day on the job.  Current fee for the investigation can range from $35.50 - $135 depending on the state.

• Background Check and Gallaudet Student Conduct Office Records must be in a good standing

• Compensation:  $30.00 per hour

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.