Early Language Acquisition Specialist (Academic Year) #60011586

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a professional to provide statewide American Sign Language (ASL) instruction and support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, families, and community members. The role includes designing activities for language mentoring and training.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in ASL or a related field, with 3 years of teaching experience. The position offers opportunities for online ASL learning and professional development in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ASL or related field and 3 years of experience teaching ASL.
• Native or near-native ASL user.
• Experience in providing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide ASL instruction to various stakeholders.
• Design activities for Deaf Mentor training.
• Offer online ASL learning opportunities.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Teaching

Professional Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Provide statewide ASL instruction to professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, children, and community members; provide statewide language mentoring to children and their families in their natural environment; provide statewide professional development for specific skill development; provide online and virtual ASL learning opportunities. Provide Deaf Mentor training in the natural environment by designing activities that will promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language (ASL) or related field and 3 years of experience teaching ASL, or upon approval from HR, an Associate's degree in the above areas with 5 years experience or a HS Diploma with 8 years experience in above areas; Native or near-native ASL user.