American Sign Language Tutor, Language Resource Center

Posting Job Title

LRC

Department

Academic Affairs

Position Type

Part-time Temporary

Number of openings

1

Job Summary

The American Sign Language Tutor in our Language Resource Center will tutor students enrolled in JCCC American Sign Language classes up to 12 hours per week, embedded in ASL classes, online, and in the LRC. The ASL Tutor will visit American Sign Language classes to announce/advertise tutoring services, and to assist as needed.
The ASL Tutor will also assist in the Language Resource Center as needed and maintain cleanliness and organization of materials in tutoring area.

Required Qualifications

Minimum completion of Intermediate American Sign Language or equivalent
High school graduate or equivalent
Excellent communication skills in both English and ASL
Ability to work independently but take direction as needed
Ability to learn and utilize effective tutoring techniques following best practices
Familiarity with Zoom or other videoconferencing software

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, Interpreting, Deaf Education, or related field
Two years of tutoring or teaching experience
Additional credit hours in ASL beyond Intermediate
Native signer or like ability

Required application documents

Resume

Hours per Week

12

Work Hours/Days

Varies, depending on department need

Salary Grade Level

LVL3

Salary

$13.86 per hour

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College welcomes the application of any qualified candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

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Advertised: 18 Feb 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 14 May 2021 Central Daylight Time