Language Coach (ASL

Overview

The ASL Language Coach provides language acquisition, fluency development, and cultural immersion supports for interpreters. As a Deaf language model and cultural expert, the coach facilitates authentic language experiences that strengthen ASL proficiency, conversational competence, linguistic accuracy, and understanding of Deaf culture and community values.

Must have evening availability.

This position is telework-eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended.

• Provide group ASL coaching sessions with ASL Interpreter Practitioners.
• Assess language proficiency and identify developmental needs.
• Facilitate structured and informal advanced ASL practice opportunities.
• Support learners in improving vocabulary, grammar, depiction, classifiers, non-manual markers, and prosodic skills.
• Model natural and authentic ASL usage.
• Provide comprehensive, constructive feedback on recorded samples and simulated scenarios.
• Provide language coaching for interpreter certification preparation and professional development.

• Evaluate receptive and expressive ASL skills.
• Provide constructive feedback regarding language production and comprehension.
• Monitor learner progress and adjust coaching strategies as needed.
• Recommend resources and learning activities to support continued improvement.
• Strong observational and feedback skills.

• Facilitate discussions on Deaf culture, traditions, values, and community norms.
• Promote respectful and culturally appropriate interactions with Deaf individuals.
• Facilitate discussions on Deaf identity and lived experiences.
• Encourage meaningful participation in Deaf community events and activities.

• Maintain attendance records of sessions and participant progress.
• Collaborate with team of mentors, coaches, and leadership.
• Participate in program evaluation and improvement efforts.

• Native or near-native ASL fluency.
• Extensive knowledge of Deaf culture, community, and language practices.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or facilitating ASL learning.

• Certified as a Deaf Interpreter
• Experience working with interpreters, interpreter training programs, or ASL instruction.
• ASL teaching certification or recognized ASL instructional experience.
• Experience developing language assessments or curriculum.
• Knowledge of second-language acquisition principles and adult learning methods.

• Ability to mentor and coach at advanced levels of ASL instruction.
• Demonstration of performance assessment, evaluation, and feedback techniques.
• Ability to provide supportive, constructive, and culturally informed feedback.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Deaf and hearing team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

* Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary: $40.00-$50.00/hour;
Commensurate with experience ADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds. We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization. We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work. We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

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