American Sign Language Trainer - Invitation Only

Job Description:

American Sign Language Trainer - Invitation Only

Description

Job Summary:

Conducts beginner American Sign Language (ASL) cohort training for City employees to support initiative related to accessibility, inclusion, and effective communication with Deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. Responsibilities include curriculum development, instructional delivery, cohort facilitation, participant engagement, and evaluation of learning outcomes for adult learners.

The salary for this position is $40 per hour with a compensation not to exceed $500.

This opportunity will be available to applicants by invitation only. You must receive an invite to be considered for this position.

This position is a non-benefited part-time position under 30 hours per week, up to six (6) month max.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is not required.

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Essential Functions:

• Develop and deliver customized ASL training modules and workshops for adult learners in a cohort-based learning format.
• Facilitate one (1) kickoff session to introduce program expectations, learning objectives, instructional materials, and cohort norms.
• Deliver eight (8) progressive instructional sessions focused on foundational ASL communication skills.
  • Training modules include the following topics:
  • Receptive and expressive fingerspelling
  • Foundational ASL vocabulary and sentence structure
  • Common workplace and customer service phrases
  • Basic conversational ASL skills
  • Communication strategies for interacting with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
  • Interactive role-play and real-world practice activities relevant to City services and public interactions
  • Deaf culture awareness and inclusive communication practices
  • Work with City staff to create teaching outlines and determine instructional methods based on participant and organizational needs.
  • Pair participants with practice partners (“buddies”) to encourage continued learning and accountability between sessions.
  • Select or develop instructional materials, visual aids, handouts, learning activities, and practice assignments to reinforce learning.
  • Provide participants with supplemental learning resources, including recommended books, videos, and independent learning materials.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional sessions and modify curriculum or instructional methods based on participant feedback and engagement.
  • Complete administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, participant communication, session preparation, class evaluations, and printing instructional materials.
  • Maintain an organized and professional classroom environment before, during, and after instructional sessions

Other Job Functions:

• May provide up to one additional hour per week of optional supplemental instruction or participant support based on interest and availability.
• Encourage participation in optional community-based ASL practice opportunities to support continued skill development.
• May provide virtual or hybrid ASL instruction utilizing web conferencing software such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• May assist with identifying additional accessibility and communication resources for employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no manager/supervisor expectations for this role.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED.
• Preferred: 2 Year/Associate Degree: Education, Deaf Studies, ASL Interpretation, Communication, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Required: 2 Years teaching or facilitating instruction for Adult Learners.
• Required: 2 Years demonstrated proficiency and fluency in American Sign Language.
• Preferred: 1 Year in the following:
  • Experience developing instructional materials, lesson plans, or curriculum for group learning environments.
  • Experience teaching beginner-level ASL.
  • Experience facilitating workplace, municipal, or customer service-focused training.
  • Experience supporting diverse adult learning styles and abilities.

Certifications:

• ASL teaching certification, interpreter certification, or related credential preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of American Sign Language, Deaf culture, and inclusive communication practices.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and strategies for adult learners.
• Ability to develop engaging and interactive training materials and learning activities.
• Strong verbal, nonverbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate group learning and encourage participant engagement and collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
• Ability to adapt instructional approaches based on participant needs and learning styles.
• Ability to organize instructional materials, maintain attendance records, and complete administrative tasks accurately and timely.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a structured learning environment.
• Ability to establish supportive, customer service-oriented relationships with participants.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for individuals of varying cultural, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and classroom facilitation skills.
• Proficiency using virtual meeting platforms and presentation technology preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Working Environment:

• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement - 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave - Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

• Not available for this position.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a criminal history background check.