American Sign Language; ASL Instructor

Overview

American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor role at State of Colorado. This position reports to the ASL Services Supervisor and supports Deaf / hard-of-hearing students, their families, CSDB staff, and community members through Outreach Programs focused on ASL and bilingual (ASL/English) education.

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy dedicated to language, leadership, and learning. Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and way finding in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity. Aspiration: CSDB aims to build generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who transform the world.

• Provide ASL instruction for CSDB staff, students, educators, and parents throughout Colorado and to community members, as requested, via direct (in-person) instruction and/or online technology.
• Develop and lead ASL immersion activities for families and/or professionals, as well as other ASL learning opportunities, on the CSDB campus and statewide, as requested.
• Collaborate with the ASL Services Supervisor and Media team to develop informational videos for training and distance learning activities.
• Develop and modify curricula to support ASL instructional efforts.
• Assist in expanding the visibility of CSDB Outreach Programs within the Colorado Deaf Community and the Deaf Community nationwide.
• Collaborate with Outreach Programs, CSDB staff, and constituents to achieve Strategic Plan goals and contribute to committee work on and off campus.
• Participate as a team member of Outreach Programs and CSDB; attend regular team and departmental meetings and professional development activities as required.
• Stay current with evolving ASL trends, resources, and pedagogy to enhance relevance and cultural responsiveness in instruction.
• Provide training and workshops on Deaf Culture for diverse professional audiences (e.g., educators, medical providers, interpreters, community partners).
• Support development, administration, and interpretation of ASL assessments and evaluations to monitor progress and guide instruction.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

• Bachelor s Degree or higher in ASL / Linguistics, Teaching ASL, Deaf Studies, Education or related field, or documented work experience with equivalent knowledge base related to ASL instruction.
• Desirable:
  Hold or be eligible for educator licensure in Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist:
  Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, or comparable endorsement.
• Desirable:
  American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Certification.
• Three years’ experience teaching or working with Deaf / hard-of-hearing students and/or adults in ASL learning environments.
• Proficiency in ASL at Advanced Plus (ASLPI:4 or above) demonstrated through an assessment tool per school policy.

• In-depth knowledge and training in ASL education.
• Ability to assess ASL proficiency or willingness to gain training in this area.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to use English in a bilingual environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture.
• Ability to assess and apply technology to perform job requirements; proficient with common software and capable of staying current with or without direct CSDB support.
• Ability to adapt and apply teaching skills to a technology-rich environment, including telepresence and distance education technologies; model, teach, and coordinate bilingual education support.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to respond constructively to feedback and work cooperatively in a team.
• Ability to film, edit, and publish high-quality ASL video content across multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with current ASL linguistic and cultural trends and emerging technologies that support ASL instruction.
• Ability to facilitate discussions about Deaf Culture with professionals and community members.
• Knowledge of ASL assessments and evaluation frameworks to support goal setting and progress monitoring.

Reports to and evaluated by the ASL Services Supervisor.

Evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities listed and the Five Core…