ASL Lab Assistant (Part-time)

Collin College • Plano, IL

8d • $19

About The Position

Assist with monitoring and instructing ASL students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of American Sign Language
• Knowledge of proper English
• Proficient in ASL
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work varied work schedules to include weekdays, weeknights and weekends.
• Ability to dress in solid colored clothing for visually appropriate sign language background.
• Ability to write in complete sentences using appropriate words and correct grammar.
• Ability to compile, research or refer students to articles videotapes and/or other resources.
• Ability to provide clerical support using MS Office
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and the general public in a courteous manner.
• Associate degree from an accredited institution or completion of college-level American Sign Language program or in-service training. Native speakers must have completed at least one year of college.
• Two (2) years of directly related experience required.
• This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a live ASL model and provide cultural and grammatical reinforcement outside of class.
• Maintain and compile computerized data on lab hours used by credit, non-credit students and community members each semester.
• Organize and obtain ASL articles, videotapes and other practice resources.
• Produce in-house video texts for student ASL receptive skills and interpreting practice.
• Perform clerical duties to include but not limited to typing, preparing video quizzes using word processor, duplicating, filing, writing and operating video recording equipment.
• Keep up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge and to provide accurate information and/or assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a timely and courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and core values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees