ASL Lab Instructor

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 3,800 - 5,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement planning options

Tuition waiver for staff and dependens

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking an ASL Lab Instructor to supervise lab sessions for American Sign Language courses in the Department of Special Education. The role collaborates with the course instructor-of-record to design hands-on activities that build ASL proficiency across skill levels.

The position values prior teaching experience, ASL and English proficiency, and familiarity with Canvas LMS. This is a part-time role with benefits including insurance and tuition waiver options for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in special education or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a special educator or with individuals with disabilities.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language and English.
• College teaching experience and familiarity with Canvas LMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students during ASL course labs.
• Plan and execute hands-on lab activities with the instructor-of-record.
• Support students across varying ASL proficiency levels.

Skills

ASL proficiency

English proficiency

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Illinois State University is hiring a ASL Lab Instructor to oversee students in labs tied to American Sign Language courses in the Department of Special Education. The instructor works alongside the course's instructor-of-record to plan and run practical lab activities that build students' ASL proficiency at different skill levels.

Highlights

• Oversee students during ASL course labs
• Plan and execute hands-on lab activities in collaboration with the course instructor-of-record
• Support students at varying proficiency levels as they develop ASL skills
• Starts August 16 for Fall Semester or January 1 for Spring Semester
• Pays starting at $400 per month, based on Part Time Equivalent for a 1-credit hour course
• Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in special education or a closely related field
• Requires at least 3 years of experience as a special educator or working with individuals with disabilities
• Requires demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language and in English
• College-level teaching experience and familiarity with a learning management system such as Canvas are preferred
• Includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement planning options, tuition waiver benefits for staff and eligible dependents, and paid benefit time