Teaching Assistant - ASL

Requisition ID: req3628

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - ASL

Department: Health & Human Services

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Staff

Employment Status: Part-Time Professional

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $19.70

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant, ASL assists faculty and students in a lab/classroom environment by providing academic support for student learning and engagement, and performing clerical and administrative duties in support of faculty in the Human Services Department. The Teaching Assistant provides American Sign Language (ASL) tutoring to students and maintains student records.

Core Competencies Required

Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Classroom Support

Provides classroom assistance to faculty, adjuncts and students. Prepares lab stations upon request and assists with class coverage as needed. Makes scheduling arrangements for classrooms and equipment and assists in maintaining equipment used in the classroom. Assists with the collection and correlation of materials. Participates as a part of the instructional team to provide continuity of instruction for students. Collaborates with faculty for course development and content, tests, quizzes, and other support needs. Performs other duties to support teaching function for lecture, lab and distance learning classes. Prepares visual aids and grades exams.

Tutor students taking American Sign Language courses and helps students improve communication in ASL. Answers general questions, provides information to students, and serves as a liaison to promote good public relations between the students and faculty members.

Administrative

Provides technical and administrative support to faculty, adjuncts, and Chairperson. Makes scheduling arrangements for classrooms and equipment. Maintains records pertaining to the ASL general operations and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Attend all department meetings and required trainings.

Usual Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee frequently sits for periods of time, stands, and walks. Employee converses in ASL, verbally, or manually with others in person as well as by telephone. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices. May be required to travel to Columbus State regional campuses as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: general office practices and procedures; academic subject area and curriculums; course materials; mentoring or teaching best practices; computers, software, including cloud applications, to include Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Skill in: fluent ASL and basic ASL structure; verbal and written communication; excellent listening skills; maintaining good public relations; general typing; application of job software programs; time management and organization; problem-solving under pressure; administrative problem solving; operating general office equipment. Ability to: develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, students, telephone users and general public; maintain confidential and sensitive information; exercise sound judgment in relieving management of administrative responsibilities; participate in collaborative work; develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the College and community; effectively work with persons of varying cultures and diversity; problem solve effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and the ability to communicate fluently in American Sign Language. Experience mentoring or tutoring ASL learners. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).