Sign Language Instructor

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center in Vermont is seeking Sign Language Instructors to provide in-person instruction for children and students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or sign-language users. The role involves collaborating with families, teachers, and school staff to support communication needs.

Instructors will deliver services under the child’s One Plan or 504/IEP, serving the White River Junction to Brattleboro region and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• ASL fluency required.
• Experience teaching sign language.
• Experience working with children, families and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language instruction to children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or sign-language users.
• Work with families, staff and peers in homes or school/childcare settings.
• Support child’s One Plan or 504/IEP with sign language services.

Skills

Sign language instruction

Teaching sign language

Child/family engagement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ASL fluency

Job description

Job Description

Sign Language Instructors provide sign language instruction to children/students who are either Deaf, Hard of Hearing or hearing but utilize sign language to communicate. Instructors work with families or staff and peers in their homes or in school/childcare settings. Sign language instruction services are included in a child’s One Plan or 504/IEP. Services will be provided in person in Vermont. Coverage area will be White River Jct. to Brattleboro.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• ASL fluency

Experience

• Experience teaching sign language
• Experience working with children, families and teachers