Part-Time ASL Tutor

Lab Assistant Tutor

The main role of the lab assistant tutor is to guide and support students in learning American Sign Language (ASL) and interpreting, with a focus on language acquisition, conversational abilities, and overall language proficiency. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, tutoring ASL students in small groups or one-on-one in the ASL lab both face-to-face and online settings with assignments and/or activities that are relevant to what was taught in the classroom.

The Tutor will have the ability to mentor students the cultural and social norms of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Community. They will respond to technical needs of students and support faculty/staff members as assigned, attend necessary training as required, and perform other duties as assigned. The Part-Time ASL Tutor must be proficient in computer applications including Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Brightspace, have strong interpersonal skills with fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), be capable of collaborating effectively with others and fulfilling assigned responsibilities, additionally have flexibility and availability to work varied hours based on lab availability and student needs, and be skilled at multitasking and performing tasks independently.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for people with disabilities to perform duties and responsibilities. This position receives general direction from the Program Direction of Interpreter Training and exercises no supervision. Employee may not exceed 19.5 hours per week.

This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

Part-Time Retirement. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).